Compare Paddles
Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black) vs Reach-leaning (GX2 Power Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Elongated).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with GX2 Power Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Elongated (longer length or grip).
If you want value, start with GX2 Power Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Elongated (lower listed price).
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Key differences
- Minimum price: GX2 Power Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Elongated is cheaper by $86.00 ($262.00 vs $348.00)
- Length: GX2 Power Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Elongated is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: The Loco Pickleball Paddle- Standard - Black is wider by 16mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.4 in (187 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Grip circumference: GX2 Power Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Elongated 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 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e16mm Dual-Density Foam Core (EPP and EVA foam)
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs T700 Raw Carbon Fiber
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
Dimensions
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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

