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Sapphire
$125
Six Zero
Sapphire – 13mm
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle
$50
Selkirk
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Reach-leaning (Sapphire) vs Value-leaning (SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

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

If you want spin-friendly feel, start with Sapphire (face material or texture).

If you want value, start with SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle (lower listed price).

Best-for highlights

Sapphire
Reach-leaningSpin-friendly
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle
Value-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is cheaper by $25.05 ($99.95 vs $125.00)
  • Length: Sapphire 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.
  • Face material: 300K Japanese Toray Carbon vs G4 Fiberflex

Bottom line

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Sapphire – 13mm
Price$125
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 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, dimensions and materials.

Price:$100 – $125
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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
$25 range
Sapphire – 13mm
$125.00
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$100 range
Sapphire – 13mm
$199.95
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
$99.95

Dimensions

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

Materials

Face materialDifferent
Sapphire – 13mm
300K Japanese Toray Carbon
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
G4 Fiberflex
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