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Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Alpha - 16 mm) vs Pop-leaning (Black Diamond Power - 14mm).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with Alpha - 16 mm (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Black Diamond Power - 14mm (thinner core).
Best-for highlights
Black Diamond Power - 14mm
Pop-leaning
Alpha - 16 mm
Soft feel-leaning
Key differences
- Thickness: Black Diamond Power - 14mm is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Alpha - 16 mm is longer by 5mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (414 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Face material: Proprietary Japanese Raw Composite Material vs Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
Black Diamond Power - 14mm – 14mm
Price$161
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
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Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Price$159
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$159 – $161
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
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Showing 6 meaningful differences
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
Black Diamond Power - 14mm – 14mm
$161.00
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$159.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$28 rangeBlack Diamond Power - 14mm – 14mm
$279.95
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$308.00
Thickness
ThicknessDifferent
2mm rangeBlack Diamond Power - 14mm – 14mm
14 mm
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
16 mm
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Black Diamond Power - 14mm – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Black Diamond Power - 14mm – 14mm
4.17 in (106 mm)
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
Black Diamond Power - 14mm – 14mm
Proprietary Japanese Raw Composite Material
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
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