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Quick verdict

Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Red) vs Reach-leaning (Phoenix G6).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Red (lighter weight).

If you want reach/leverage, start with Phoenix G6 (longer length or grip).

Best-for highlights

Phoenix G6
Reach-leaning
Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Red
Fast hands-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Red is lighter by 14g (7.4 oz (210 g) vs 7.9 oz (224 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Length: Phoenix G6 is longer by 12mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Phoenix G6 is wider by 9mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.6 in (194 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Core material: PolyCore vs Polymer
  • Face material: Graphite vs Composite
Tradeoffs

Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.

Phoenix G6 – 14.3mm
Price$70
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness14.3 mm
CorePolyCore
Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
Price$70
Weight7.4 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolymer

These paddles differ in weight, dimensions and materials.

Weight:7.4 – 7.9 oz
Core:PolyCore vs Polymer
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.5 oz range
Phoenix G6 – 14.3mm
7.9 oz (224 g)
Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
7.4 oz (210 g)

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Phoenix G6 – 14.3mm
16 in (406 mm)
Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
15.5 in (394 mm)
WidthDifferent
Phoenix G6 – 14.3mm
8 in (203 mm)
Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
7.6 in (194 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Phoenix G6 – 14.3mm
PolyCore
Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
Polymer
Face materialDifferent
Phoenix G6 – 14.3mm
Graphite
Stryker 4 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Red – 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