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Alpha - 16 mm
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PRISM - Flash 5.3in
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Key differences
- Length: Alpha - 16 mm is longer by 5mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (414 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: PRISM - Flash 5.3in is wider by 5mm (7.7 in (196 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: : TrueStrike Polymer Core vs Optimized C7 Polymers and high-grade performance honeycomb
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs Toray T700 Carbon Fiber
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Price$159
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
PRISM - Flash 5.3in – 16mm
PriceUSD 153
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreOptimized C7 Polymers and high-grade performance honeycomb
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$153 – $159
Core:: TrueStrike Polymer Core vs Optimized C7 Polymers and high-grade performance honeycomb
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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
PRISM - Flash 5.3in – 16mm
USD 153.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$155 rangeAlpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$308.00
PRISM - Flash 5.3in – 16mm
USD 153.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
PRISM - Flash 5.3in – 16mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
WidthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
PRISM - Flash 5.3in – 16mm
7.7 in (196 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
PRISM - Flash 5.3in – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
: TrueStrike Polymer Core
PRISM - Flash 5.3in – 16mm
Optimized C7 Polymers and high-grade performance honeycomb
Face materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
PRISM - Flash 5.3in – 16mm
Toray T700 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