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Black Opal 14mm
$350
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Black Opal – 14mm
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper 14mm - SSTCORE
$150
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CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Black Opal) vs Forgiveness-leaning (CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD)).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with Black Opal (lighter weight).

If you want forgiveness, start with CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) (wider face).

If you want reach/leverage, start with Black Opal (longer length or grip).

Best-for highlights

Black Opal
Fast hands-leaningReach-leaning
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD)
Forgiveness-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: Black Opal is lighter by 10g (8.1 oz (231 g) vs 8.5 oz (241 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Length: Black Opal is longer by 17mm (16.3 in (414 mm) vs 15.6 in (397 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) is wider by 12mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Grip circumference: CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) is smaller by 5mm (3.94 in (100 mm) vs 4.13 in (105 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
  • Core material: G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs Patented Carbon Fiber Chambers
  • Face material: Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber vs Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs

Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.

Bottom line

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Black Opal – 14mm
Price$350
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
CoreG4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
PriceUSD 150
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePatented Carbon Fiber Chambers

These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions, grip and materials.

Price:$150 – $350
Weight:8.1 – 8.5 oz
Core:G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs Patented Carbon Fiber Chambers
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Pricing

Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.

Minimum priceDifferent
$200 range
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
USD 149.99
Maximum priceDifferent
$200 range
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
USD 149.99

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.4 oz range
Black Opal – 14mm
8.1 oz (231 g)
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
8.5 oz (241 g)

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
15.6 in (397 mm)
WidthDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
8 in (203 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
3.94 in (100 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
Patented Carbon Fiber Chambers
Face materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
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