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Quick verdict

Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Alpha Pro - 16 mm) vs Pop-leaning (Alpha - 14 mm).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Alpha Pro - 16 mm (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with Alpha - 14 mm (thinner core).

Best-for highlights

Alpha - 14 mm
Pop-leaning
Alpha Pro - 16 mm
Soft feel-leaning

Key differences

  • Thickness: Alpha - 14 mm is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Core material: : TrueStrike Polymer Core vs DrivePro Polymer Core
  • Face material: Carbon Fiber vs Raw Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
Price$440
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
PriceUSD 400
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreDrivePro Polymer Core

These paddles differ in price, thickness and materials.

Price:$400 – $440
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
Core:: TrueStrike Polymer Core vs DrivePro Polymer Core
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Showing 5 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
$40 range
Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
$440.00
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
USD 400.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$40 range
Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
$440.00
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
USD 400.00

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
2mm range
Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
14 mm
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
16 mm

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
: TrueStrike Polymer Core
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
DrivePro Polymer Core
Face materialDifferent
Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
Carbon Fiber
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
Raw Carbon Fiber
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