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Pulse E
$228
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Pulse E – 17mm
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit
$70
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Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title) vs Forgiveness-leaning (Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title (lighter weight).

If you want softer feel, start with Pulse E (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title (thinner core).

Best-for highlights

Pulse E
Soft feel-leaningReach-leaning
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title
Fast hands-leaningPop-leaningForgiveness-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title is lighter by 11g (7.9 oz (223 g) vs 8.3 oz (234 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Thickness: Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title is thinner by 5mm (12 mm vs 17 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Pulse E is longer by 23mm (16.9 in (429 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title is wider by 20mm (7.9 in (200 mm) vs 7.1 in (180 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Core material: Polypropylene + Foam vs Polypropylene
  • Face material: Kevlar/Nylon vs Composite
Tradeoffs

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

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

Bottom line

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Pulse E – 17mm
Price$228
Weight8.3 oz
Thickness17 mm
CorePolypropylene + Foam
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
Price$230
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness12 mm
CorePolypropylene

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

Price:$228 – $230
Weight:7.9 – 8.3 oz
Thickness:12mm – 17mm
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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
Pulse E – 17mm
$228.00
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
$229.95
Maximum priceDifferent
Pulse E – 17mm
$228.00
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
$229.95

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.4 oz range
Pulse E – 17mm
8.3 oz (234 g)
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
7.9 oz (223 g)

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
5mm range
Pulse E – 17mm
17 mm
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
12 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Pulse E – 17mm
16.9 in (429 mm)
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Pulse E – 17mm
7.1 in (180 mm)
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
7.9 in (200 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Pulse E – 17mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
4.13 in (105 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Pulse E – 17mm
Polypropylene + Foam
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
Pulse E – 17mm
Kevlar/Nylon
Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title – 12mm
Composite
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