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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Stryker 4 Graphite Pickleball Paddle - Purple) vs Forgiveness-leaning (Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Stryker 4 Graphite Pickleball Paddle - Purple (lighter weight).
If you want forgiveness, start with Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange (wider face).
Best-for highlights
Stryker 4 Graphite Pickleball Paddle - Purple
Fast hands-leaning
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange is cheaper by USD 10.00 (USD 69.99 vs USD 79.99)
- Weight: Stryker 4 Graphite Pickleball Paddle - Purple is lighter by 19g (7.2 oz (204 g) vs 7.9 oz (223 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Width: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange is wider by 12mm (8.1 in (206 mm) vs 7.6 in (194 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: Polymer vs Polypropylene
Stryker 4 Graphite Pickleball Paddle - Purple – 14mm
Price$80
Weight7.2 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolymer
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
Price$70
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene
These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions and materials.
Price:$70 – $80
Weight:7.2 – 7.9 oz
Core:Polymer vs Polypropylene
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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
Stryker 4 Graphite Pickleball Paddle - Purple – 14mm
USD 79.99
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
USD 69.99
Maximum priceDifferent
Stryker 4 Graphite Pickleball Paddle - Purple – 14mm
USD 79.99
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
USD 69.99
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.7 oz rangeStryker 4 Graphite Pickleball Paddle - Purple – 14mm
7.2 oz (204 g)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
7.9 oz (223 g)
Dimensions
WidthDifferent
Stryker 4 Graphite Pickleball Paddle - Purple – 14mm
7.6 in (194 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
8.1 in (206 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Stryker 4 Graphite Pickleball Paddle - Purple – 14mm
Polymer
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 14mm
Polypropylene
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