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Quick verdict
Main split: Spin-friendly (SWORD & SHIELD J2).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with SWORD & SHIELD J2 (face material or texture).
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Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black
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SWORD & SHIELD J2
Spin-friendly
Key differences
- Length: SWORD & SHIELD J2 is longer by 6mm (16.2 in (412 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black is wider by 5mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.8 in (198 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: Polypropylene vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
- Face material: DF Composite vs PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
Price$220
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePolypropylene
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$214 – $220
Core:Polypropylene vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
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Showing 7 meaningful differences
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
Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
$219.95
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
$214.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$100 rangeEvoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
$219.95
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
$320.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
16.2 in (412 mm)
WidthDifferent
Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
Polypropylene
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Face materialDifferent
Evoke Premier CT-16 Pickleball Paddle - Black – 16mm
DF Composite
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