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Quick verdict

Main split: Value-leaning (Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black) vs Spin-friendly (Performance - Day N' Night).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Performance - Day N' Night (face material or texture).

If you want value, start with Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black (lower listed price).

Best-for highlights

Performance - Day N' Night
Spin-friendly
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black
Value-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black is cheaper by $21.05 ($99.95 vs $121.00)
  • Length: Performance - Day N' Night is longer by 6mm (15.7 in (400 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black is wider by 8mm (8.1 in (206 mm) vs 7.8 in (198 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Core material: Responsive Polypropylene Honeycomb vs Polypropylene
  • Face material: FlexTech Carbon Fiber Graphite Blend vs Composite
Performance - Day N' Night – 14mm
Price$121
Weight7.8 oz
Thickness14 mm
CoreResponsive Polypropylene Honeycomb
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
Price$100
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene

These paddles differ in price, dimensions and materials.

Price:$100 – $121
Core:Responsive Polypropylene Honeycomb 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
$21 range
Performance - Day N' Night – 14mm
$121.00
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
$99.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$21 range
Performance - Day N' Night – 14mm
$121.00
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
$99.95

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Performance - Day N' Night – 14mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
15.5 in (394 mm)
WidthDifferent
Performance - Day N' Night – 14mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
8.1 in (206 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Performance - Day N' Night – 14mm
Responsive Polypropylene Honeycomb
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
Performance - Day N' Night – 14mm
FlexTech Carbon Fiber Graphite Blend
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
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