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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue) vs Spin-friendly (Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue (wider face).
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White (face material or texture).
Best-for highlights
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White
Spin-friendly
Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Thickness: Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue is thinner by 1mm (12 mm vs 13 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
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
Price$90
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 12mm
Price$90
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness12 mm
CorePolypropylene
These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.
Thickness:12mm – 13mm
Core:Polymer Honeycomb vs Polypropylene
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Showing 6 meaningful differences
Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
Maximum priceDifferent
$110 rangeAirbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
$199.99
Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 12mm
$89.95
Thickness
ThicknessDifferent
1mm rangeAirbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
13 mm
Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 12mm
12 mm
Dimensions
WidthDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
7 in (178 mm)
Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 12mm
7.9 in (200 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
4.02 in (102 mm)
Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 12mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
Polymer Honeycomb
Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 12mm
Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
Airbender 13 Pickleball Paddle - White – 13mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue – 12mm
Composite
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