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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (The Fat Boy Pickleball Paddle) vs Reach-leaning (Elite X).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with The Fat Boy Pickleball Paddle (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Elite X (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
Elite X
Reach-leaning
The Fat Boy Pickleball Paddle
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Length: Elite X is longer by 14mm (16.5 in (420 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: The Fat Boy Pickleball Paddle is wider by 13mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (190 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: ElasticPP Honeycomb vs High-Density Polypropylene Core
- Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs T700 Carbon Fiber and Aramid weave
Elite X – 16mm
Price$280
Weight8.3 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreElasticPP Honeycomb
The Fat Boy Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
PriceUSD 292
Weight8.2 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreHigh-Density Polypropylene Core
These paddles differ in price, dimensions and materials.
Price:$280 – $292
Core:ElasticPP Honeycomb vs High-Density Polypropylene Core
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Showing 6 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
Elite X – 16mm
$280.00
The Fat Boy Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
USD 292.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$3,149,708 rangeElite X – 16mm
$3,150,000.00
The Fat Boy Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
USD 292.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
16.5 in (420 mm)
The Fat Boy Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
7.5 in (190 mm)
The Fat Boy Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
ElasticPP Honeycomb
The Fat Boy Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
High-Density Polypropylene Core
Face materialDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
The Fat Boy Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
T700 Carbon Fiber and Aramid weave
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