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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control –) vs Reach-leaning (GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want forgiveness, start with Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control – (wider face).

If you want reach/leverage, start with GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title (longer length or grip).

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title (face material or texture).

Best-for highlights

GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title
Reach-leaningSpin-friendlyValue-leaning
Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control –
Forgiveness-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title is cheaper by USD 40.00 (USD 169.99 vs USD 209.99)
  • Length: GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control – is wider by 16mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.4 in (187 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Grip circumference: GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title is smaller by 6mm (4.02 in (102 mm) vs 4.25 in (108 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
  • Core material: 200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber vs Polypropylene
  • Face material: Carbon Fiber vs DF Composite
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
Price$170
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber
Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control – – 16mm
Price$210
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePolypropylene

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

Price:$170 – $210
Core:200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber vs 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
$40 range
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
USD 169.99
Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control – – 16mm
USD 209.99
Maximum priceDifferent
$40 range
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
USD 169.99
Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control – – 16mm
USD 209.99

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control – – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
7.4 in (187 mm)
Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control – – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
4.02 in (102 mm)
Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control – – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber
Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control – – 16mm
Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
Mayhem Pickleball Paddle - Red / Max Control – – 16mm
DF 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