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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J3).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with SWORD & SHIELD J3 (wider face).
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Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White
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SWORD & SHIELD J3
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Weight: SWORD & SHIELD J3 is lighter by 5g (8.1 oz (230 g) vs 8.3 oz (235 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Width: SWORD & SHIELD J3 is wider by 25mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: Polymer Honeycomb vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
- Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
Price$200
Weight8.3 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
Price$188
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$188 – $200
Weight:8.1 – 8.3 oz
Core:Polymer Honeycomb vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
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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 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
USD 199.99
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
USD 188.00
Maximum priceDifferent
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
USD 199.99
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
USD 188.00
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.2 oz rangeAirbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
8.3 oz (235 g)
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
8.1 oz (230 g)
Dimensions
WidthDifferent
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
7 in (178 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
4.02 in (102 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
Polymer Honeycomb
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Face materialDifferent
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY 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