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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White) vs Soft feel-leaning (Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White (lighter weight).
If you want softer feel, start with Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White (thinner core).
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Key differences
- Weight: Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White is lighter by 11g (7.9 oz (224 g) vs 8.3 oz (235 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Thickness: Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White is thinner by 3mm (13 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
These paddles differ in price, weight and thickness.
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