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Quick verdict

Main split: Spin-friendly (Alpha Pro - 14 mm) vs Value-leaning (Hype X Pickleball Paddle - Orange).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Alpha Pro - 14 mm (face material or texture).

If you want value, start with Hype X Pickleball Paddle - Orange (lower listed price).

Best-for highlights

Alpha Pro - 14 mm
Spin-friendly
Hype X Pickleball Paddle - Orange
Value-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: Hype X Pickleball Paddle - Orange is cheaper by USD 310.01 (USD 89.99 vs USD 400.00)
  • Core material: DrivePro Polymer Core vs Polypropylene Honeycomb Core
  • Face material: Raw Carbon Fiber vs Max Spin Composite
Alpha Pro - 14 mm – 14mm
Price$400
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
CoreDrivePro Polymer Core
Hype X Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
Price$90
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene Honeycomb Core

These paddles differ in price, grip and materials.

Price:$90 – $400
Core:DrivePro Polymer Core vs Polypropylene Honeycomb Core
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Showing 5 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
$310 range
Alpha Pro - 14 mm – 14mm
USD 400.00
Hype X Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
USD 89.99
Maximum priceDifferent
$310 range
Alpha Pro - 14 mm – 14mm
USD 400.00
Hype X Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
USD 89.99

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Alpha Pro - 14 mm – 14mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Hype X Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
4.13 in (105 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Alpha Pro - 14 mm – 14mm
DrivePro Polymer Core
Hype X Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
Polypropylene Honeycomb Core
Face materialDifferent
Alpha Pro - 14 mm – 14mm
Raw Carbon Fiber
Hype X Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
Max Spin Composite
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