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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black) vs Reach-leaning (Alpha - 16 mm).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Alpha - 16 mm (longer length or grip).
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Alpha - 16 mm (face material or texture).
Best-for highlights
Alpha - 16 mm
Reach-leaningSpin-friendlyValue-leaning
Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Alpha - 16 mm is cheaper by $40.95 ($159.00 vs $199.95)
- Length: Alpha - 16 mm is longer by 25mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black is wider by 15mm (8.1 in (206 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: : TrueStrike Polymer Core vs Polypropylene
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs Woven Caron Fiber
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Price$159
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core: TrueStrike Polymer Core
Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
Price$200
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePolypropylene
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$159 – $200
Core:: TrueStrike Polymer Core 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
$41 rangeAlpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$159.00
Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
$199.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$108 rangeAlpha - 16 mm – 16mm
$308.00
Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
$199.95
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
15.5 in (394 mm)
WidthDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
8.1 in (206 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
4.37 in (111 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
: TrueStrike Polymer Core
Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
Alpha - 16 mm – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
Outbreak Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
Woven Caron 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