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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (VANGUARD Power Air - Epic) vs Forgiveness-leaning (VANGUARD Power Air - Epic).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with VANGUARD Power Air - Epic (lighter weight).
If you want softer feel, start with Elite X (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with VANGUARD Power Air - Epic (thinner core).
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Key differences
- Weight: VANGUARD Power Air - Epic is lighter by 11g (7.9 oz (224 g) vs 8.3 oz (235 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Thickness: VANGUARD Power Air - Epic is thinner by 3mm (13 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Elite X is longer by 20mm (16.5 in (420 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: VANGUARD Power Air - Epic 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 Polymer Honeycomb
- Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs Hybrid Blend of Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.
These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions and materials.
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Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
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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