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Quick verdict
Main split: Reach-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J5).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want reach/leverage, start with SWORD & SHIELD J5 (longer length or grip).
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Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White
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SWORD & SHIELD J5
Reach-leaning
Key differences
- Weight: Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White is lighter by 6g (8.3 oz (235 g) vs 8.5 oz (241 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is longer by 26mm (17 in (432 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Core material: Polymer Honeycomb vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
- Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP)
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
Price$200
Weight8.3 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$200 – $214
Weight:8.3 – 8.5 oz
Core:Polymer Honeycomb vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
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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
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
USD 199.99
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
USD 214.00
Maximum priceDifferent
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
USD 199.99
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
USD 214.00
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.2 oz rangeAirbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
8.3 oz (235 g)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
8.5 oz (241 g)
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
17 in (432 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
4.02 in (102 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
Polymer Honeycomb
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Face materialDifferent
Airbender 16 Pickleball Paddle - White – 16mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP)
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