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Quick verdict

Main split: Spin-friendly (Quartz) vs Value-leaning (Quartz).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Quartz (face material or texture).

If you want value, start with Quartz (lower listed price).

Best-for highlights

Sport - Alta

No clear highlights from available specs.

Quartz
Spin-friendlyValue-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: Quartz is cheaper by $20.00 ($71.00 vs $91.00)
  • Thickness: Sport - Alta is thinner by 1mm (14 mm vs 15 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Quartz is longer by 6mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Face material: Durable Fiberglass vs Raw Carbon
Sport - Alta – 14mm
Price$91
Weight7.6 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene Honeycomb
Quartz – 15mm
Price$71
Weight
Thickness15 mm
Core--

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

Price:$71 – $91
Thickness:14mm – 15mm
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Showing 6 meaningful differences

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
$20 range
Sport - Alta – 14mm
$91.00
Quartz – 15mm
$71.00
Maximum priceDifferent
Sport - Alta – 14mm
$91.00
Quartz – 15mm
$99.99

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
1mm range
Sport - Alta – 14mm
14 mm
Quartz – 15mm
15 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Sport - Alta – 14mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
Quartz – 15mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Sport - Alta – 14mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
Quartz – 15mm
7.9 in (201 mm)

Materials

Face materialDifferent
Sport - Alta – 14mm
Durable Fiberglass
Quartz – 15mm
Raw Carbon
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