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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black) vs Reach-leaning (Alpha Pro - 16 mm).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Alpha Pro - 16 mm (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
Alpha Pro - 16 mm
Reach-leaning
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Length: Alpha Pro - 16 mm is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black is wider by 12mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: DrivePro Polymer Core vs \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e16mm Dual-Density Foam Core (EPP and EVA foam)
- Face material: Raw Carbon Fiber vs T700 Raw Carbon Fiber
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
PriceUSD 400
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreDrivePro Polymer Core
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
Price$348
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
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These paddles differ in price, dimensions and materials.
Price:$348 – $400
Core:DrivePro Polymer Core vs \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e16mm Dual-Density Foam Core (EPP and EVA foam)
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Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
Minimum priceDifferent
$52 rangeAlpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
USD 400.00
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
$348.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$52 rangeAlpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
USD 400.00
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
$348.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
DrivePro Polymer Core
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e16mm Dual-Density Foam Core (EPP and EVA foam)
Face materialDifferent
Alpha Pro - 16 mm – 16mm
Raw Carbon Fiber
The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black – 16mm
T700 Raw 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