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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle) vs Spin-friendly (Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle (wider face).
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White (face material or texture).
Best-for highlights
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White
Spin-friendly
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White is cheaper by $10.00 ($89.95 vs $99.95)
- Width: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is wider by 21mm (7.8 in (199 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.
- Core material: Polymer Honeycomb vs SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
- Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs G4 Fiberflex
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
Price$90
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
Price$100
Weight8 oz
Thickness13 mm
CoreSX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$90 – $100
Core:Polymer Honeycomb vs SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
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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
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
$89.95
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$100 rangeAirbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
$199.99
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Dimensions
WidthDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
7 in (178 mm)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
7.8 in (199 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
4.02 in (102 mm)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
Polymer Honeycomb
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
Face materialDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
G4 Fiberflex
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