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Quick verdict
Main split: Value-leaning (Alpha - 16 mm).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want value, start with Alpha - 16 mm (lower listed price).
Best-for highlights
Alpha - 16 mm
Value-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J2
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Key differences
- Minimum price: Alpha - 16 mm is cheaper by $55.00 ($159.00 vs $214.00)
- Length: Alpha - 16 mm is longer by 7mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.2 in (412 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: SWORD & SHIELD J2 is wider by 7mm (7.8 in (198 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: : TrueStrike Polymer Core vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Price$159
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$159 – $214
Core:: TrueStrike Polymer Core vs PREMIUM 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
$55 rangeAlpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$159.00
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
$214.00
Maximum priceDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$308.00
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
$320.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
16.2 in (412 mm)
WidthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
: TrueStrike Polymer Core
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Face materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY 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