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GAMMA Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle
$200
Gamma
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
Series Three - Raw Carbon
$250
Proton
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream – 15mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream) vs Soft feel-leaning (Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream (thinner core).

If you want forgiveness, start with Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream (wider face).

Best-for highlights

Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title
Soft feel-leaningValue-leaning
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream
Pop-leaningForgiveness-leaningReach-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title is cheaper by USD 50.01 (USD 199.99 vs USD 250.00)
  • Weight: Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream is lighter by 6g (8.2 oz (232 g) vs 8.4 oz (238 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Thickness: Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream is thinner by 7mm (15 mm vs 22 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream is wider by 13mm (7.5 in (191 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Grip circumference: Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title is smaller by 6mm (4.02 in (102 mm) vs 4.25 in (108 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
  • Core material: Polymer Honeycomb vs Polypropylene
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

Bottom line

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Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
Price$200
Weight8.4 oz
Thickness22 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream – 15mm
Price$250
Weight8.2 oz
Thickness15 mm
CorePolypropylene

These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions, grip and materials.

Price:$200 – $250
Weight:8.2 – 8.4 oz
Thickness:15mm – 22mm
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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
$50 range
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
USD 199.99
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream – 15mm
USD 250.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$50 range
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
USD 199.99
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream – 15mm
USD 250.00

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.2 oz range
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
8.4 oz (238 g)
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream – 15mm
8.2 oz (232 g)

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
7mm range
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
22 mm
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream – 15mm
15 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
16 in (406 mm)
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream – 15mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
7 in (178 mm)
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream – 15mm
7.5 in (191 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
4.02 in (102 mm)
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream – 15mm
4.25 in (108 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
Polymer Honeycomb
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream – 15mm
Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
Airbender 22 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 22mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
Series Three - Raw Carbon - Cream – 15mm
Aerospace Grade 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