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Quick verdict

Main split: Soft feel-leaning (Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora) vs Pop-leaning (Ruby Pro).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with Ruby Pro (thinner core).

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora (face material or texture).

Best-for highlights

Ruby Pro
Pop-leaning
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora
Soft feel-leaningSpin-friendly

Key differences

  • Thickness: Ruby Pro is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora is longer by 5mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (414 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Core material: 12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene vs SYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb)
  • Face material: Diamond Tough Aramid Fiber Flextech 45 Degrees vs Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs

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

Ruby Pro – 14mm
Price$275
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
Core12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
Price$269
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreSYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb)

These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions and materials.

Price:$269 – $275
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
Core:12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene vs SYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no 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
Ruby Pro – 14mm
$275.00
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
$269.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$120 range
Ruby Pro – 14mm
$275.00
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
$395.10

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
2mm range
Ruby Pro – 14mm
14 mm
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
16 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Ruby Pro – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Ruby Pro – 14mm
12mm Honeycomb Polypropylene
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
SYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb)
Face materialDifferent
Ruby Pro – 14mm
Diamond Tough Aramid Fiber Flextech 45 Degrees
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
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