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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue) vs Soft feel-leaning (Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Airbender 10 Pickleball Paddle - White (thinner core).
If you want forgiveness, start with Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue (wider face).
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Key differences
- Thickness: Airbender 10 Pickleball Paddle - White is thinner by 2mm (10 mm vs 12 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Width: Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue is wider by 22mm (7.9 in (200 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: Polymer Honeycomb vs Polypropylene
- Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs Composite
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
These paddles differ in price, 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