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Main split: Value-leaning (Sapphire).
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If you want value, start with Sapphire (lower listed price).
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Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm
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Sapphire
Value-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Sapphire is cheaper by $100.00 ($125.00 vs $225.00)
- Weight: Sapphire is lighter by 6g (7.9 oz (224 g) vs 8.1 oz (230 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Thickness: Sapphire is thinner by 1mm (13 mm vs 14 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Sapphire is longer by 5mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (414 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Face material: Japanese Toray 700K Raw Carbon vs 300K Japanese Toray Carbon
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
Price$225
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
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Sapphire – 13mm
Price$125
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
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These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$125 – $225
Weight:7.9 – 8.1 oz
Thickness:13mm – 14mm
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Showing 7 meaningful differences
Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
Minimum priceDifferent
$100 rangeDouble Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
$225.00
Sapphire – 13mm
$125.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$25 rangeDouble Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
$225.00
Sapphire – 13mm
$199.95
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.2 oz rangeDouble Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
8.1 oz (230 g)
Sapphire – 13mm
7.9 oz (224 g)
Thickness
ThicknessDifferent
1mm rangeDouble Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
14 mm
Sapphire – 13mm
13 mm
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
Sapphire – 13mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
4.17 in (106 mm)
Sapphire – 13mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
Double Black Diamond Control - 14mm – 14mm
Japanese Toray 700K Raw Carbon
Sapphire – 13mm
300K Japanese Toray Carbon
How we detect differences
We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:
- Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
- Thickness: 1mm or more difference
- Price: $20 or more difference
- Materials: Any difference in core or face material