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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Alpha Pro - 16 mm).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Alpha Pro - 16 mm (lighter weight).
Best-for highlights
Alpha Pro - 16 mm
Fast hands-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J1
No clear highlights from available specs.
Key differences
- Weight: Alpha Pro - 16 mm is lighter by 22g (8 oz (227 g) vs 8.8 oz (249 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Core material: DrivePro Polymer Core vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
- Face material: Raw Carbon Fiber vs PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
PriceUSD 400
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreDrivePro Polymer Core
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
Price$309
Weight8.8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, weight, grip and materials.
Price:$309 – $400
Weight:8 – 8.8 oz
Core:DrivePro Polymer Core vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
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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
$91 rangeAlpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
USD 400.00
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
$309.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$91 rangeAlpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
USD 400.00
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
$309.00
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.8 oz rangeAlpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
8 oz (227 g)
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
8.8 oz (249 g)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
DrivePro Polymer Core
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Face materialDifferent
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
Raw Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY 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