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GAMMA Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle
$250
Gamma
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0
$262
Gearbox
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid – 16mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Fast hands-leaning (GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid) vs Forgiveness-leaning (GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid (lighter weight).

If you want forgiveness, start with GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid (wider face).

If you want reach/leverage, start with Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title (longer length or grip).

Best-for highlights

Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title
Reach-leaning
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid
Fast hands-leaningForgiveness-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid is lighter by 11g (8 oz (227 g) vs 8.4 oz (238 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Length: Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title is longer by 10mm (16.6 in (422 mm) vs 16.2 in (412 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid is wider by 11mm (7.8 in (198 mm) vs 7.4 in (187 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Core material: BONBON CORE™ vs 200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber
  • Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs

Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.

Bottom line

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Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
PriceUSD 250
Weight8.4 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreBONBON CORE™
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid – 16mm
Price$262
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber

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

Price:$250 – $262
Weight:8 – 8.4 oz
Core:BONBON CORE™ vs 200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber
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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
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
USD 249.99
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid – 16mm
$262.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$124 range
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
USD 249.99
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid – 16mm
$374.00

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.4 oz range
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
8.4 oz (238 g)
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid – 16mm
8 oz (227 g)

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
16.6 in (422 mm)
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid – 16mm
16.2 in (412 mm)
WidthDifferent
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
7.4 in (187 mm)
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid – 16mm
7.8 in (198 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid – 16mm
4.02 in (102 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
BONBON CORE™
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid – 16mm
200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber
Face materialDifferent
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
GX2 Power Hybrid - SSTCORE 2.0 - Hybrid – 16mm
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