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Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Malice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control –).
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If you want forgiveness, start with Malice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control – (wider face).
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Malice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control –
Forgiveness-leaning
Ruby
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Key differences
- Weight: Malice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control – is lighter by 5g (8 oz (227 g) vs 8.2 oz (232 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: Ruby is longer by 8mm (16.3 in (414 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Malice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control – is wider by 12mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Face material: DF Composite vs Aramid Fibre
Malice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control – – 14mm
PriceUSD 230
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene
Ruby – 14mm
Price$196
Weight8.2 oz
Thickness14 mm
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These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$196 – $230
Weight:8 – 8.2 oz
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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.
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$34 rangeMalice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control – – 14mm
USD 229.99
Ruby – 14mm
$196.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$20 rangeMalice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control – – 14mm
USD 229.99
Ruby – 14mm
$250.00
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.2 oz rangeMalice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control – – 14mm
8 oz (227 g)
Ruby – 14mm
8.2 oz (232 g)
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Malice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control – – 14mm
16 in (406 mm)
Ruby – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
WidthDifferent
Malice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control – – 14mm
8 in (203 mm)
Ruby – 14mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Malice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control – – 14mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Ruby – 14mm
4.17 in (106 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
Malice Open Throat Composite Pickleball Paddle - White / Control – – 14mm
DF Composite
Ruby – 14mm
Aramid Fibre
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