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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray) vs Soft feel-leaning (Hybrid SE 2.0).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with Hybrid SE 2.0 (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray (thinner core).
If you want forgiveness, start with Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray (wider face).
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Key differences
- Weight: Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray is lighter by 7g (7.5 oz (213 g) vs 7.8 oz (220 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Thickness: Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray is thinner by 6mm (10 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Hybrid SE 2.0 is longer by 8mm (16.1 in (408 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Z7 Pickleball Paddle - Gray is wider by 13mm (7.9 in (200 mm) vs 7.4 in (187 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: Honeycomb Polymer Core vs Polypropylene
- Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs Graphite Face Reinforced with Woven Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.
Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
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

