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Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red (wider face).
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Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
Forgiveness-leaning
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black
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Key differences
- Weight: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black is lighter by 9g (7.9 oz (223 g) vs 8.2 oz (232 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Width: Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red is wider by 10mm (8.5 in (216 mm) vs 8.1 in (206 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
Price$100
Weight8.2 oz
Thickness—
CorePolypropylene
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
Price$100
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene
These paddles differ in weight, dimensions and grip.
Weight:7.9 – 8.2 oz
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Weight
WeightDifferent
0.3 oz rangeVertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
8.2 oz (232 g)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
7.9 oz (223 g)
Dimensions
WidthDifferent
Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
8.5 in (216 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
8.1 in (206 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
4.13 in (105 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
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