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Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Alpha - 16 mm) vs Pop-leaning (Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with Alpha - 16 mm (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid (thinner core).
Best-for highlights
Alpha - 16 mm
Soft feel-leaning
Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid
Pop-leaning
Key differences
- Thickness: Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid is thinner by 3.3mm (12.7 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Core material: : TrueStrike Polymer Core vs MachPro 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 - 16 mm – 16mm
Price$159
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid – 12.7mm
Price$159
Weight8 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
CoreMachPro Polymer Core
These paddles differ in price, thickness and materials.
Thickness:12.7mm – 16mm
Core:: TrueStrike Polymer Core vs MachPro Polymer Core
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Showing 4 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.
Maximum priceDifferent
$59 rangeAlpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$308.00
Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid – 12.7mm
$249.00
Thickness
ThicknessDifferent
3.3mm rangeAlpha - 16 mm – 16mm
16 mm
Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid – 12.7mm
12.7 mm
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
: TrueStrike Polymer Core
Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid – 12.7mm
MachPro Polymer Core
Face materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid – 12.7mm
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