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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black) vs Reach-leaning (CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD)).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

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Decision shortcuts

If you want forgiveness, start with Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black (wider face).

If you want reach/leverage, start with CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) (longer length or grip).

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) (face material or texture).

Best-for highlights

CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD)
Reach-leaningSpin-friendly
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black
Forgiveness-leaning

Key differences

  • Length: CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) is longer by 28mm (16.6 in (422 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black is wider by 19mm (8.1 in (206 mm) vs 7.4 in (187 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Grip circumference: CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) is smaller by 8mm (3.94 in (100 mm) vs 4.25 in (108 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
  • Core material: Toray T-700 Carbon Fiber vs Polypropylene
  • Face material: Carbon Fiber vs Composite
CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
PriceUSD 120
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
CoreToray T-700 Carbon Fiber
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
Price$100
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene

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

Price:$100 – $120
Core:Toray T-700 Carbon Fiber vs Polypropylene
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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
$20 range
CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
USD 119.99
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
$99.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$20 range
CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
USD 119.99
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
$99.95

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
16.6 in (422 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
15.5 in (394 mm)
WidthDifferent
CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
7.4 in (187 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
8.1 in (206 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
3.94 in (100 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
4.25 in (108 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
Toray T-700 Carbon Fiber
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
CX14 - Elongated - SSTCORE - 3 - 15/16” (STANDARD) – 14mm
Carbon Fiber
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
Composite
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