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Quick verdict
Main split: Spin-friendly (SWORD & SHIELD J2H+) vs Reach-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J2H+).
Based on available specs; some data is missing.
Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
Decision shortcuts
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).
If you want value, start with Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green (lower listed price).
Best-for highlights
SWORD & SHIELD J2H+
Reach-leaningSpin-friendly
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green
Value-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green is cheaper by USD 176.01 (USD 69.99 vs USD 246.00)
- Weight: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green is lighter by 7g (7.9 oz (223 g) vs 8.1 oz (230 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: SWORD & SHIELD J2H+ is longer by 18mm (16.2 in (412 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green is wider by 8mm (8.1 in (206 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) FCC vs Composite
SWORD & SHIELD J2H+ – 16mm
Price$246
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green
Price$70
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness—
CorePolypropylene
These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$70 – $246
Weight:7.9 – 8.1 oz
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
$176 rangeSWORD & SHIELD J2H+ – 16mm
USD 246.00
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green
USD 69.99
Maximum priceDifferent
$176 rangeSWORD & SHIELD J2H+ – 16mm
USD 246.00
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green
USD 69.99
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.2 oz rangeSWORD & SHIELD J2H+ – 16mm
8.1 oz (230 g)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green
7.9 oz (223 g)
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2H+ – 16mm
16.2 in (412 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green
15.5 in (394 mm)
WidthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2H+ – 16mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green
8.1 in (206 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2H+ – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green
4.25 in (108 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2H+ – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green
Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2H+ – 16mm
PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP) FCC
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Green
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