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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J3TI) vs Reach-leaning (Alpha - 16 mm).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with SWORD & SHIELD J3TI (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Alpha - 16 mm (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
Alpha - 16 mm
Reach-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J3TI
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Length: Alpha - 16 mm is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: SWORD & SHIELD J3TI is wider by 12mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: : TrueStrike Polymer Core vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs CARBON FIBER & PET ELECTROPLATED FIBER. (aka TITANIUM)
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Price$159
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
SWORD & SHIELD J3TI – 16mm
PriceUSD 201
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$159 – $201
Core:: TrueStrike Polymer Core vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
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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
$42 rangeAlpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$159.00
SWORD & SHIELD J3TI – 16mm
USD 201.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$107 rangeAlpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$308.00
SWORD & SHIELD J3TI – 16mm
USD 201.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3TI – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3TI – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3TI – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
: TrueStrike Polymer Core
SWORD & SHIELD J3TI – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Face materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J3TI – 16mm
CARBON FIBER & PET ELECTROPLATED FIBER. (aka TITANIUM)
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