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Alpha
$159
Engage
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Luzz Blade Paddle
$165
Luzz
Blade Paddle – 14mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Alpha - 16 mm) vs Pop-leaning (Blade Paddle).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

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

If you want pop-leaning response, start with Blade Paddle (thinner core).

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Alpha - 16 mm (face material or texture).

Best-for highlights

Alpha - 16 mm
Soft feel-leaningSpin-friendly
Blade Paddle
Pop-leaning

Key differences

  • Thickness: Blade Paddle is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Core material: : TrueStrike Polymer Core vs 6mm PP Honeycomb Core
Tradeoffs

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

Bottom line

View Alpha - 16 mm retailersView Blade Paddle retailers
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Price$159
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
Blade Paddle – 14mm
Price$165
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness14 mm
Core6mm PP Honeycomb Core

These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.

Price:$159 – $165
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
Core:: TrueStrike Polymer Core vs 6mm PP Honeycomb Core
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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
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$159.00
Blade Paddle – 14mm
$165.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$143 range
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$308.00
Blade Paddle – 14mm
$165.00

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
2mm range
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
16 mm
Blade Paddle – 14mm
14 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
Blade Paddle – 14mm
16.5 in (420 mm)
WidthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Blade Paddle – 14mm
7.5 in (190 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Blade Paddle – 14mm
4.13 in (105 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
: TrueStrike Polymer Core
Blade Paddle – 14mm
6mm PP Honeycomb Core
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