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Main split: Spin-friendly (The Shogun Pickleball Paddle - Imperial Edition).
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If you want spin-friendly feel, start with The Shogun Pickleball Paddle - Imperial Edition (face material or texture).
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The Invader Pickleball Paddle
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The Shogun Pickleball Paddle - Imperial Edition
Spin-friendly
Key differences
- Length: The Shogun Pickleball Paddle - Imperial Edition is longer by 7mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.2 in (412 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: The Invader Pickleball Paddle is wider by 6mm (7.6 in (193 mm) vs 7.4 in (187 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Face material: T-700 CF x Electroplated Polyester Weave vs T700 Carbon Fiber x Electroplated Polyester Weave
The Invader Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
Price$292
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreHigh-Density Polypropylene Core
The Shogun Pickleball Paddle - Imperial Edition – 16mm
Price$292
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreHigh-Density Polypropylene Core
These paddles differ in dimensions, grip and materials.
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
The Invader Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
16.2 in (412 mm)
The Shogun Pickleball Paddle - Imperial Edition – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
The Invader Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
7.6 in (193 mm)
The Shogun Pickleball Paddle - Imperial Edition – 16mm
7.4 in (187 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
The Invader Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
The Shogun Pickleball Paddle - Imperial Edition – 16mm
4.29 in (109 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
The Invader Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
T-700 CF x Electroplated Polyester Weave
The Shogun Pickleball Paddle - Imperial Edition – 16mm
T700 Carbon Fiber x Electroplated Polyester Weave
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

