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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red) vs Spin-friendly (SWORD & SHIELD J2H).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with SWORD & SHIELD J2H (longer length or grip).
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with SWORD & SHIELD J2H (face material or texture).
Best-for highlights
SWORD & SHIELD J2H
Reach-leaningSpin-friendly
Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
Forgiveness-leaningValue-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red is cheaper by $165.05 ($99.95 vs $265.00)
- Length: SWORD & SHIELD J2H is longer by 18mm (16.2 in (412 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red is wider by 18mm (8.5 in (216 mm) vs 7.8 in (198 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE vs Polypropylene
- Face material: PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP) vs Composite
SWORD & SHIELD J2H – 16mm
Price$265
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
Price$100
Weight8.2 oz
Thickness—
CorePolypropylene
These paddles differ in price, dimensions and materials.
Price:$100 – $265
Core:PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE 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
$165 rangeSWORD & SHIELD J2H – 16mm
$265.00
Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
$99.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$165 rangeSWORD & SHIELD J2H – 16mm
$265.00
Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
$99.95
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2H – 16mm
16.2 in (412 mm)
Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
15.5 in (394 mm)
WidthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2H – 16mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
8.5 in (216 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2H – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2H – 16mm
PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP)
Vertex Pickleball Paddle - Red
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