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Quick verdict

Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue) vs Soft feel-leaning (Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue (lighter weight).

If you want softer feel, start with Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange (thinner core).

Best-for highlights

Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue
Fast hands-leaningSoft feel-leaningReach-leaningSpin-friendly
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange
Pop-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue is lighter by 72g (8 oz (227 g) vs 10.5 oz (299 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Thickness: V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange is thinner by 6mm (10 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue is longer by 19mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange is wider by 6mm (7.8 in (197 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Grip circumference: V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange is smaller by 6mm (4.25 in (108 mm) vs 4.49 in (114 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
  • Core material: Polypropylene vs Wood
  • Face material: Woven Carbon Fiber vs Paint
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.

Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 16mm
Price$168
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePolypropylene
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
Price$170
Weight10.5 oz
Thickness10 mm
CoreWood

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

Price:$168 – $170
Weight:8 – 10.5 oz
Thickness:10mm – 16mm
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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
Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 16mm
$167.95
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
$169.95
Maximum priceDifferent
Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 16mm
$167.95
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
$169.95

Weight

WeightDifferent
2.5 oz range
Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 16mm
8 oz (227 g)
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
10.5 oz (299 g)

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
6mm range
Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 16mm
16 mm
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
10 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
WidthDifferent
Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
7.8 in (197 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 16mm
4.49 in (114 mm)
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
4.25 in (108 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 16mm
Polypropylene
V2 Pickleball Paddle - Orange – 10mm
Wood
Face materialDifferent
Summit Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 16mm
Woven Carbon Fiber
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