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Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (SLK Atlas) vs Spin-friendly (SLK Atlas).
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Needle Pickleball Paddle - Green
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SLK Atlas
Forgiveness-leaningSpin-friendly
Key differences
- Weight: Needle Pickleball Paddle - Green is lighter by 8g (7.6 oz (215 g) vs 7.9 oz (223 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Width: SLK Atlas is wider by 21mm (7.8 in (199 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Grip circumference: Needle Pickleball Paddle - Green is smaller by 6mm (4.02 in (102 mm) vs 4.25 in (108 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
Needle Pickleball Paddle - Green
Price$170
Weight7.6 oz
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SLK Atlas – 16mm
Price$169
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreRev-Control Polymer Honeycomb Core
These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions and grip.
Price:$169 – $170
Weight:7.6 – 7.9 oz
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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.
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Needle Pickleball Paddle - Green
$169.95
SLK Atlas – 16mm
$169.00
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Needle Pickleball Paddle - Green
$169.95
SLK Atlas – 16mm
$169.00
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.3 oz rangeNeedle Pickleball Paddle - Green
7.6 oz (215 g)
SLK Atlas – 16mm
7.9 oz (223 g)
Dimensions
WidthDifferent
Needle Pickleball Paddle - Green
7 in (178 mm)
SLK Atlas – 16mm
7.8 in (199 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Needle Pickleball Paddle - Green
4.02 in (102 mm)
SLK Atlas – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
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

