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Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Evoke XL Graphite Paddle - Blue) vs Pop-leaning (Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with Evoke XL Graphite Paddle - Blue (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray (thinner core).
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray (face material or texture).
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Key differences
- Minimum price: Evoke XL Graphite Paddle - Blue is cheaper by $40.00 ($129.95 vs $169.95)
- Thickness: Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray is thinner by 4mm (10 mm vs 14 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray is longer by 9mm (15.7 in (400 mm) vs 15.4 in (391 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray is wider by 6mm (7.9 in (200 mm) vs 7.6 in (194 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: Polymer vs Polypropylene
- Face material: Graphite vs Graphite Face Reinforced with Woven Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
These paddles differ in price, thickness, 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