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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Sport - Alta).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Sport - Alta (lighter weight).
Best-for highlights
Sport - Alta
Fast hands-leaning
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle
No clear highlights from available specs.
Key differences
- Weight: Sport - Alta is lighter by 12g (7.6 oz (215 g) vs 8 oz (227 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Thickness: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is thinner by 1mm (13 mm vs 14 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is longer by 6mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Core material: Polypropylene Honeycomb vs SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
- Face material: Durable Fiberglass vs G4 Fiberflex
Sport - Alta – 14mm
Price$91
Weight7.6 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene Honeycomb
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
Price$100
Weight8 oz
Thickness13 mm
CoreSX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions and materials.
Price:$91 – $100
Weight:7.6 – 8 oz
Thickness:13mm – 14mm
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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
Sport - Alta – 14mm
$91.00
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Maximum priceDifferent
Sport - Alta – 14mm
$91.00
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.4 oz rangeSport - Alta – 14mm
7.6 oz (215 g)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
8 oz (227 g)
Thickness
ThicknessDifferent
1mm rangeSport - Alta – 14mm
14 mm
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
13 mm
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Sport - Alta – 14mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Sport - Alta – 14mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
7.8 in (199 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Sport - Alta – 14mm
Polypropylene Honeycomb
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
Face materialDifferent
Sport - Alta – 14mm
Durable Fiberglass
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
G4 Fiberflex
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