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JOOLA Graf Champion 12mm Pickleball Paddle
$60
JOOLA
Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle
$50
Selkirk
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle) vs Pop-leaning (SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle (thinner core).

If you want reach/leverage, start with Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle (longer length or grip).

Best-for highlights

Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle
Soft feel-leaningReach-leaning
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle
Pop-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle is lighter by 6g (7.8 oz (221 g) vs 8 oz (227 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Thickness: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is thinner by 3mm (13 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is wider by 8mm (7.8 in (199 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

Bottom line

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Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
Price$95
Weight7.8 oz
Thickness16 mm
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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 grip.

Price:$95 – $100
Weight:7.8 – 8 oz
Thickness:13mm – 16mm
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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
Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
$94.95
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$99 range
Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
$199.00
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.2 oz range
Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
7.8 oz (221 g)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
8 oz (227 g)

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
3mm range
Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
16 mm
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
13 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
7.8 in (199 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Graf Champion Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
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