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Main split: Spin-friendly (VANGUARD Power Air - Epic).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
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Decision shortcuts
If you want spin-friendly feel, start with VANGUARD Power Air - Epic (face material or texture).
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Phoenix Genesis
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VANGUARD Power Air - Epic
Spin-friendly
Key differences
- Weight: Phoenix Genesis is lighter by 9g (7.6 oz (215 g) vs 7.9 oz (224 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: Phoenix Genesis is longer by 6mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Core material: PolyCore vs Polymer Honeycomb
Phoenix Genesis – 12.7mm
PriceUSD 80
Weight7.6 oz
Thickness12.7 mm
CorePolyCore
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Price$280
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions and materials.
Price:$80 – $280
Weight:7.6 – 7.9 oz
Core:PolyCore vs Polymer Honeycomb
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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
$200 rangePhoenix Genesis – 12.7mm
USD 79.99
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$279.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$270 rangePhoenix Genesis – 12.7mm
USD 79.99
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$349.95
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.3 oz rangePhoenix Genesis – 12.7mm
7.6 oz (215 g)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
7.9 oz (224 g)
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Phoenix Genesis – 12.7mm
16 in (406 mm)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Phoenix Genesis – 12.7mm
PolyCore
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Polymer Honeycomb
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

