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Quick verdict
Main split: Value-leaning (Black Opal).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
Decision shortcuts
If you want value, start with Black Opal (lower listed price).
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Black Opal
Value-leaning
Alpha - 14 mm
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Key differences
- Minimum price: Black Opal is cheaper by $90.00 ($350.00 vs $440.00)
- Length: Alpha - 14 mm is longer by 5mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (414 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Core material: G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs : TrueStrike Polymer Core
- Face material: Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber vs Carbon Fiber
Black Opal – 14mm
Price$350
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
CoreG4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
Price$440
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$350 – $440
Core:G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core vs : TrueStrike Polymer Core
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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
$90 rangeBlack Opal – 14mm
$350.00
Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
$440.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$90 rangeBlack Opal – 14mm
$350.00
Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
$440.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
G4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core
Alpha - 14 mm – 14mm
: TrueStrike Polymer Core
Face materialDifferent
Black Opal – 14mm
Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber
Alpha - 14 mm – 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