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Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle
$90
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Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle
$70
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Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black) vs Reach-leaning (Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want forgiveness, start with Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black (wider face).

If you want reach/leverage, start with Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red (longer length or grip).

Best-for highlights

Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red
Reach-leaning
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black
Forgiveness-leaning

Key differences

  • Length: Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red is longer by 22mm (16.4 in (416 mm) vs 15.5 in (394 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black is wider by 15mm (8.1 in (206 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Grip circumference: Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black is smaller by 6mm (4.25 in (108 mm) vs 4.49 in (114 mm)) — affects comfort and grip feel.
  • Core material: Polymer vs Polypropylene

Bottom line

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Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
PriceUSD 90
Weight8 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolymer
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
Price$100
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePolypropylene

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

Price:$90 – $100
Core:Polymer vs Polypropylene
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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
Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
USD 89.99
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
$99.95
Maximum priceDifferent
Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
USD 89.99
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
$99.95

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
16.4 in (416 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
15.5 in (394 mm)
WidthDifferent
Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
8.1 in (206 mm)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
4.49 in (114 mm)
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
4.25 in (108 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
Summit C1 Pickleball Paddle - Red – 14mm
Polymer
Z3 Composite Pickleball Paddle - Black – 14mm
Polypropylene
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