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Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air) vs Pop-leaning (VANGUARD Power Air - Epic).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with VANGUARD Power Air - Epic (thinner core).
Best-for highlights
SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air
Soft feel-leaning
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic
Pop-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: VANGUARD Power Air - Epic is cheaper by $20.00 ($279.95 vs $299.95)
- Thickness: VANGUARD Power Air - Epic is thinner by 3mm (13 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air is longer by 6mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.7 in (400 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Core material: Rev-Control Polymer Honeycomb vs Polymer Honeycomb
- Face material: 12k UltraWeave Carbon Fiber vs Hybrid Blend of Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air – 16mm
Price$300
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreRev-Control Polymer Honeycomb
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Price$280
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
CorePolymer Honeycomb
These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions and materials.
Price:$280 – $300
Thickness:13mm – 16mm
Core:Rev-Control Polymer Honeycomb vs Polymer Honeycomb
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Showing 7 meaningful differences
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
$20 rangeSLK OMEGA Hybrid Air – 16mm
$299.95
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$279.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$50 rangeSLK OMEGA Hybrid Air – 16mm
$299.95
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
$349.95
Thickness
ThicknessDifferent
3mm rangeSLK OMEGA Hybrid Air – 16mm
16 mm
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
13 mm
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
15.7 in (400 mm)
WidthDifferent
SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air – 16mm
7.8 in (199 mm)
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
8 in (203 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air – 16mm
Rev-Control Polymer Honeycomb
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Polymer Honeycomb
Face materialDifferent
SLK OMEGA Hybrid Air – 16mm
12k UltraWeave Carbon Fiber
VANGUARD Power Air - Epic – 13mm
Hybrid Blend of Fiberglass and 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