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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green) vs Forgiveness-leaning (Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green (lighter weight).
If you want forgiveness, start with Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Double Black Diamond Control - Elongated (longer length or grip).
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Key differences
- Weight: Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green is lighter by 20g (7.4 oz (210 g) vs 8.1 oz (230 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Thickness: Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green is thinner by 1mm (14 mm vs 15 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Double Black Diamond Control - Elongated is longer by 28mm (16.6 in (422 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green is wider by 11mm (7.6 in (194 mm) vs 7.2 in (183 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Face material: Japanese Toray 700K Raw Carbon vs Composite
Tradeoffs
Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.
These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions and materials.
Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
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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