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Quick verdict
Main split: Spin-friendly (Alpha - 16 mm).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Alpha - 16 mm (face material or texture).
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Alpha - 16 mm
Spin-friendly
Vapor Power Royal Burst
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Key differences
- Length: Alpha - 16 mm is longer by 6mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (413 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Vapor Power Royal Burst is wider by 6mm (7.8 in (197 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: : TrueStrike Polymer Core vs Floating Polypropylene Honeycomb
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs CFC
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Price$159
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
Vapor Power Royal Burst – 16mm
Price$154
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreFloating Polypropylene Honeycomb
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$154 – $159
Core:: TrueStrike Polymer Core vs Floating Polypropylene 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
Vapor Power Royal Burst – 16mm
$154.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$154 rangeAlpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$308.00
Vapor Power Royal Burst – 16mm
$154.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
Vapor Power Royal Burst – 16mm
16.3 in (413 mm)
WidthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Vapor Power Royal Burst – 16mm
7.8 in (197 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Vapor Power Royal Burst – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
: TrueStrike Polymer Core
Vapor Power Royal Burst – 16mm
Floating Polypropylene Honeycomb
Face materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
Vapor Power Royal Burst – 16mm
CFC
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