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CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE
$120
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CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 11mm
Harmony V
$205
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Harmony V – 16mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Harmony V) vs Forgiveness-leaning (Harmony V).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with Harmony V (lighter weight).

If you want softer feel, start with Harmony V (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” (thinner core).

Best-for highlights

CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8”
Pop-leaningReach-leaning
Harmony V
Fast hands-leaningSoft feel-leaningForgiveness-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: Harmony V is lighter by 17g (7.9 oz (224 g) vs 8.5 oz (241 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Thickness: CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” is thinner by 5mm (11 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” is longer by 17mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 15.8 in (402 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Harmony V is wider by 18mm (8.1 in (205 mm) vs 7.4 in (187 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Grip circumference: CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” is smaller by 16mm (3.62 in (92 mm) vs 4.25 in (108 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
  • Core material: Patented Carbon Fiber Chambers vs Polypropylene + Foam
  • Face material: Carbon Fiber vs Carbon
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

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

Bottom line

View CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” retailersView Harmony V retailers
CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 11mm
Price$200
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness11 mm
CorePatented Carbon Fiber Chambers
Harmony V – 16mm
Price$205
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePolypropylene + Foam

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

Price:$200 – $205
Weight:7.9 – 8.5 oz
Thickness:11mm – 16mm
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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
CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 11mm
$199.95
Harmony V – 16mm
$205.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$70 range
CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 11mm
$275.00
Harmony V – 16mm
$205.00

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.6 oz range
CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 11mm
8.5 oz (241 g)
Harmony V – 16mm
7.9 oz (224 g)

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
5mm range
CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 11mm
11 mm
Harmony V – 16mm
16 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 11mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
Harmony V – 16mm
15.8 in (402 mm)
WidthDifferent
CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 11mm
7.4 in (187 mm)
Harmony V – 16mm
8.1 in (205 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 11mm
3.62 in (92 mm)
Harmony V – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 11mm
Patented Carbon Fiber Chambers
Harmony V – 16mm
Polypropylene + Foam
Face materialDifferent
CX11 - Elongated Control 8.5oz - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 11mm
Carbon Fiber
Harmony V – 16mm
Carbon
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