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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue) vs Spin-friendly (Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want forgiveness, start with Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue (wider face).

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue (face material or texture).

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Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue
Forgiveness-leaningSpin-friendly
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle

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Key differences

  • Weight: Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue is lighter by 6g (7.8 oz (221 g) vs 8 oz (227 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Length: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is longer by 6mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue is wider by 11mm (8.3 in (210 mm) vs 7.8 in (199 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Core material: High-Density Performance Foam+ Polypropylene Honeycomb vs SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
  • Face material: Roughness-Enhanced Aerospace Grade Carbon Fiber vs G4 Fiberflex
Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue – 13mm
PriceUSD 280
Weight7.8 oz
Thickness13 mm
CoreHigh-Density Performance Foam+ Polypropylene Honeycomb
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
Price$100
Weight8 oz
Thickness13 mm
CoreSX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core

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

Price:$100 – $280
Weight:7.8 – 8 oz
Core:High-Density Performance Foam+ Polypropylene Honeycomb vs SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
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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
$180 range
Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue – 13mm
USD 280.00
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$180 range
Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue – 13mm
USD 280.00
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.2 oz range
Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue – 13mm
7.8 oz (221 g)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
8 oz (227 g)

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue – 13mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue – 13mm
8.3 in (210 mm)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
7.8 in (199 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue – 13mm
High-Density Performance Foam+ Polypropylene Honeycomb
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
Face materialDifferent
Project Flamingo Wide Body 13MM - Blue – 13mm
Roughness-Enhanced Aerospace Grade Carbon Fiber
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
G4 Fiberflex
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