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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (VANGUARD Power Air - Epic) vs Value-leaning (Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with VANGUARD Power Air - Epic (wider face).
If you want value, start with Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White (lower listed price).
Best-for highlights
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White
Value-leaning
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White is cheaper by $190.00 ($89.95 vs $279.95)
- Length: Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White is longer by 6mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: VANGUARD Power Air - Epic is wider by 25mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Grip circumference: Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White is smaller by 6mm (4.02 in (102 mm) vs 4.25 in (108 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
- Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs Hybrid Blend of Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
Price$90
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Price$280
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$90 – $280
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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
$190 rangeAirbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
$89.95
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$279.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$150 rangeAirbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
$199.99
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$349.95
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
16 in (406 mm)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
WidthDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
7 in (178 mm)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
8 in (203 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
4.02 in (102 mm)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Hybrid Blend of Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber
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