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Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Elite X) vs Reach-leaning (Elite X).
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Elite X
Forgiveness-leaningReach-leaning
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White
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Key differences
- Minimum price: Elite X is cheaper by USD 27.99 (USD 172.00 vs USD 199.99)
- Length: Elite X is longer by 14mm (16.5 in (420 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Elite X is wider by 12mm (7.5 in (190 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Grip circumference: Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White is smaller by 8mm (4.02 in (102 mm) vs 4.33 in (110 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
- Core material: ElasticPP Honeycomb vs Polymer Honeycomb
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs T700 Carbon Fiber
Elite X – 16mm
Price$172
Weight—
Thickness16 mm
CoreElasticPP Honeycomb
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
Price$200
Weight8.3 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$172 – $200
Core:ElasticPP Honeycomb vs Polymer 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
$28 rangeElite X – 16mm
USD 172.00
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
USD 199.99
Maximum priceDifferent
$28 rangeElite X – 16mm
USD 172.00
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
USD 199.99
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
16.5 in (420 mm)
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
7.5 in (190 mm)
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
7 in (178 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
4.33 in (110 mm)
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
4.02 in (102 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
ElasticPP Honeycomb
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
Polymer Honeycomb
Face materialDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
T700 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