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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black) vs Forgiveness-leaning (Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black (lighter weight).
If you want forgiveness, start with Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with SWORD & SHIELD J5 (longer length or grip).
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Key differences
- Weight: Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black is lighter by 14g (8 oz (227 g) vs 8.5 oz (241 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is longer by 26mm (17 in (432 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black is wider by 25mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: Polypropylene vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
- Face material: DF Composite vs PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP)
Tradeoffs
Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.
These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions, grip and materials.
Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
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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