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Quick verdict

Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange) vs Value-leaning (Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange (lighter weight).

If you want value, start with Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange (lower listed price).

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Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange
Fast hands-leaningValue-leaning
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange

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Key differences

  • Minimum price: Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange is cheaper by $130.95 ($39.00 vs $169.95)
  • Weight: Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange is lighter by 76g (7.9 oz (223 g) vs 10.5 oz (299 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Length: V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange is longer by 6mm (15.7 in (400 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Core material: Polypropylene vs Wood
  • Face material: Composite vs Paint
Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10.5mm
Price$39
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness10.5 mm
CorePolypropylene
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
Price$170
Weight10.5 oz
Thickness10 mm
CoreWood

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

Price:$39 – $170
Weight:7.9 – 10.5 oz
Core:Polypropylene vs Wood
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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
$131 range
Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10.5mm
$39.00
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
$169.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$110 range
Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10.5mm
$59.99
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
$169.95

Weight

WeightDifferent
2.7 oz range
Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10.5mm
7.9 oz (223 g)
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
10.5 oz (299 g)

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10.5mm
15.5 in (394 mm)
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
WidthDifferent
Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10.5mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
7.8 in (197 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10.5mm
Polypropylene
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
Wood
Face materialDifferent
Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10.5mm
Composite
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
Paint
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