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Quick verdict
Main split: Reach-leaning (SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want reach/leverage, start with SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle (longer length or grip).
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SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle
Reach-leaning
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black
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Key differences
- Thickness: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is thinner by 1mm (13 mm vs 14 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle is longer by 12mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black is wider by 7mm (8.1 in (206 mm) vs 7.8 in (199 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core vs Polypropylene
- Face material: G4 Fiberflex vs Composite
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
Price$100
Weight8 oz
Thickness13 mm
CoreSX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
Price$100
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene
These paddles differ in thickness, dimensions and materials.
Thickness:13mm – 14mm
Core:SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core vs Polypropylene
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Thickness
ThicknessDifferent
1mm rangeSLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
13 mm
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
14 mm
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
16 in (406 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
15.5 in (394 mm)
WidthDifferent
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
7.8 in (199 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
8.1 in (206 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
SX4 Polymer Honeycomb Core
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
Polypropylene
Face materialDifferent
SLK Nexus - Max - Pickleball Paddle – 13mm
G4 Fiberflex
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 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