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GAMMA Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle
$200
Gamma
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
V-Sol Power (All Shapes) (16mm) (Includes Paddle Cover)
$168
Vatic Pro
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in) vs Soft feel-leaning (Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in (thinner core).

If you want forgiveness, start with V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in (wider face).

Best-for highlights

Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title
Soft feel-leaning
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in
Pop-leaningForgiveness-leaningReach-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in is cheaper by USD 31.99 (USD 168.00 vs USD 199.99)
  • Thickness: V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in is thinner by 6mm (16 mm vs 22 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in is wider by 13mm (7.5 in (191 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Core material: Polymer Honeycomb vs Full EPP foam core
  • Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs Toray T700 Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

Bottom line

View Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title retailersView V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in retailers
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
Price$200
Weight8.4 oz
Thickness22 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
Price$168
Weight8.4 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreFull EPP foam core

These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.

Price:$168 – $200
Thickness:16mm – 22mm
Core:Polymer Honeycomb vs Full EPP foam 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
$32 range
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
USD 199.99
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
USD 168.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$32 range
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
USD 199.99
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
USD 168.00

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
6mm range
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
22 mm
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
16 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
16 in (406 mm)
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
7 in (178 mm)
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
4.02 in (102 mm)
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
Polymer Honeycomb
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
Full EPP foam core
Face materialDifferent
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
Toray 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