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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Pro - Aero S [Square]) vs Forgiveness-leaning (Pro - Aero S [Square]).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Pro - Aero S [Square] (lighter weight).
If you want forgiveness, start with Pro - Aero S [Square] (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Pro - Mav Pro 2.0 (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
Key differences
- Minimum price: Pro - Mav Pro 2.0 is cheaper by $151.00 ($151.00 vs $302.00)
- Weight: Pro - Aero S [Square] is lighter by 110g (4 oz (113 g) vs 7.9 oz (223 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: Pro - Mav Pro 2.0 is longer by 20mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 15.7 in (399 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Pro - Aero S [Square] is wider by 11mm (8 in (202 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: Unibody Edgecraft Foam Injected Polypropylene Dynamic Weight Tech : Featuring strategically placed internal weights vs Dual Reactive Polypropylene Honeycomb
- Face material: Unibody Force-Tec Unidirectional T700 Carbon Fiber vs T700 Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs
Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.
These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions and materials.
Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
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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