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Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Black Diamond Power - 14mm) vs Pop-leaning (Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with Black Diamond Power - 14mm (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange (thinner core).
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Black Diamond Power - 14mm (face material or texture).
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Key differences
- Weight: Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange is lighter by 7g (7.9 oz (223 g) vs 8.1 oz (230 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Thickness: Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange is thinner by 2mm (12 mm vs 14 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Black Diamond Power - 14mm is longer by 8mm (16.3 in (414 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Orange is wider by 9mm (7.9 in (200 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Face material: Proprietary Japanese Raw Composite Material 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, weight, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.
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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