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Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora) vs Pop-leaning (Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title (thinner core).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora (longer length or grip).
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Key differences
- Minimum price: Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title is cheaper by $39.05 ($229.95 vs $269.00)
- Thickness: Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title is thinner by 4mm (12 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title is wider by 9mm (7.9 in (200 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Grip circumference: Z1 Starter Pickleball Kit - Default Title is smaller by 6mm (4.13 in (105 mm) vs 4.37 in (111 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
- Core material: SYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb) vs Polypropylene
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs Composite
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, grip 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