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Quick verdict
Main split: Value-leaning (SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle) vs Spin-friendly (VANGUARD Power Air - Epic).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
Decision shortcuts
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with VANGUARD Power Air - Epic (face material or texture).
If you want value, start with SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle (lower listed price).
Best-for highlights
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle
Value-leaning
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic
Spin-friendly
Key differences
- Minimum price: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is cheaper by $180.00 ($99.95 vs $279.95)
- Length: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is longer by 6mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Core material: SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core vs Polymer Honeycomb
- Face material: G4 Fiberflex vs Hybrid Blend of Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
Price$100
Weight8 oz
Thickness13 mm
CoreSX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Price$280
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
These paddles differ in price, dimensions and materials.
Price:$100 – $280
Core:SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core vs Polymer Honeycomb
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Showing 6 meaningful differences
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 rangeSLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$279.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$250 rangeSLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$349.95
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
16 in (406 mm)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
WidthDifferent
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
7.8 in (199 mm)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
8 in (203 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Polymer Honeycomb
Face materialDifferent
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
G4 Fiberflex
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Hybrid Blend of Fiberglass and 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