Compare Paddles
Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (V3 Pickleball Paddle - Blue) vs Pop-leaning (Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with V3 Pickleball Paddle - Blue (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange (thinner core).
If you want value, start with Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange (lower listed price).
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Key differences
- Minimum price: Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange is cheaper by $40.95 ($39.00 vs $79.95)
- Thickness: Recruit V4 Pickleball Paddle - Orange is thinner by 3.5mm (10.5 mm vs 14 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Core material: Polypropylene vs Polypropylene Honeycomb
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions and materials.
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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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