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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Sapphire) vs Reach-leaning (Sapphire).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with Sapphire (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Sapphire (longer length or grip).
If you want value, start with Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White (lower listed price).
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Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White
Value-leaning
Sapphire
Forgiveness-leaningReach-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White is cheaper by $35.05 ($89.95 vs $125.00)
- Length: Sapphire is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Sapphire is wider by 13mm (7.5 in (191 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Grip circumference: Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White is smaller by 6mm (4.02 in (102 mm) vs 4.25 in (108 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
- Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs 300K Japanese Toray Carbon
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
Price$90
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
Sapphire – 13mm
Price$125
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
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Price:$90 – $125
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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
$35 rangeAirbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
$89.95
Sapphire – 13mm
$125.00
Maximum priceDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
$199.99
Sapphire – 13mm
$199.95
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
16 in (406 mm)
Sapphire – 13mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
7 in (178 mm)
Sapphire – 13mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
4.02 in (102 mm)
Sapphire – 13mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
Sapphire – 13mm
300K Japanese Toray Carbon
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