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Quick verdict

Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya) vs Forgiveness-leaning (CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8”).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya (lighter weight).

If you want softer feel, start with Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” (thinner core).

Best-for highlights

CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8”
Pop-leaningForgiveness-leaning
Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya
Fast hands-leaningSoft feel-leaningReach-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya is lighter by 18g (7.9 oz (223 g) vs 8.5 oz (241 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Thickness: CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya is longer by 22mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 15.6 in (397 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” 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 - 5/8” is smaller by 19mm (3.62 in (92 mm) vs 4.37 in (111 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
  • Core material: Patented Carbon Fiber Chambers vs SYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb)
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.

CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 14mm
Price$400
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePatented Carbon Fiber Chambers
Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya – 16mm
Price$395
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreSYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb)

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

Price:$395 – $400
Weight:7.9 – 8.5 oz
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
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Pricing

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

Minimum priceDifferent
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 14mm
$399.95
Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya – 16mm
$395.10
Maximum priceDifferent
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 14mm
$399.95
Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya – 16mm
$395.10

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.6 oz range
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 14mm
8.5 oz (241 g)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya – 16mm
7.9 oz (223 g)

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
2mm range
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 14mm
14 mm
Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya – 16mm
16 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 14mm
15.6 in (397 mm)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 14mm
8 in (203 mm)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 14mm
3.62 in (92 mm)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya – 16mm
4.37 in (111 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
CX14 Ultimate Power - Hyper - SSTCORE - 3 - 5/8” – 14mm
Patented Carbon Fiber Chambers
Avatar Ultimate Pro Naya – 16mm
SYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb)
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