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Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Sport - Alta) vs Pop-leaning (Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with Sport - Alta (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue (thinner core).
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Key differences
- Weight: Sport - Alta is lighter by 8g (7.6 oz (215 g) vs 7.9 oz (223 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Thickness: Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue is thinner by 2mm (12 mm vs 14 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: Z1 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Blue is longer by 6mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Core material: Polypropylene Honeycomb vs Polypropylene
- Face material: Durable Fiberglass vs Composite
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
These paddles differ in price, weight, thickness, dimensions 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.
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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