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Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Double Black Diamond Control - Elongated) vs Pop-leaning (Sapphire).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with Double Black Diamond Control - Elongated (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Sapphire (thinner core).
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Key differences
- 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 2mm (13 mm vs 15 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Width: Sapphire is wider by 8mm (7.5 in (191 mm) vs 7.2 in (183 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Face material: Japanese Toray 700K Raw Carbon vs 300K Japanese Toray Carbon
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions and materials.
Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
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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