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Quick verdict

Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C) vs Spin-friendly (Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C (lighter weight).

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C (face material or texture).

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SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle

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Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C
Fast hands-leaningSpin-friendly

Key differences

  • Weight: Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C is lighter by 14g (7.5 oz (213 g) vs 8 oz (227 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Face material: G4 Fiberflex vs Carbon Fiber
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
Price$100
Weight8 oz
Thickness13 mm
CoreSX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C – 12.7mm
PriceUSD 150
Weight7.5 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
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Price:$100 – $150
Weight:7.5 – 8 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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$50 range
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C – 12.7mm
USD 149.99
Maximum priceDifferent
$50 range
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C – 12.7mm
USD 149.99

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.5 oz range
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
8 oz (227 g)
Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C – 12.7mm
7.5 oz (213 g)

Dimensions

WidthDifferent
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
7.8 in (199 mm)
Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C – 12.7mm
8 in (203 mm)

Materials

Face materialDifferent
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
G4 Fiberflex
Trae Young Signature Tempest Wave Pro-C – 12.7mm
Carbon Fiber
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