Airbender vs. Collin Johns Scorpeus CFS 16

paddle imageAirbender
paddle imageCollin Johns Scorpeus CFS 16

Brand

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Price

$199.99|Click for an updated price
$249.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

--2023

Length

16.516

Width

7.3758

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polymer HoneycombReactive Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Raw Carbon FiberCarbon Friction + Carbon Charged

Weight (Low-High)

8.3 - 8.38 - 8

Handle Length

5.3755.25

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.25

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Gamma

Gamma

1974

Pittsburgh, PA

14 paddles

GAMMA Sports, founded in 1974 by Dr. Harry Ferrari, is committed to revolutionizing athletic performance through innovation. Starting with the breakthrough GAMMA Gut string, they continue to lead in tennis and pickleball technology. Based in Pittsburgh, GAMMA focuses on empowering athletes with cutting-edge products and embraces the "Never Stop Playing" ethos, supporting community initiatives that inspire and create positive change on and off the court.

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Joola

Joola

2022 (to pickleball)

Germany / Rockville, MD

25 paddles

Joola is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm a big fan of the Collin Johns Scorpeus and the Hyperion CFS 16 was one of, if not the best paddle on the market for quite some time. A lot of pros use Joola and for good reason. They're good paddles.

Times are changing though. Honestly, you don't need to spend Joola prices (^$200) to get a really good paddle. See brands like SixZero or VaticPro.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Collin Johns Scorpeus CFS 16 is more expensive ($249.95) than Airbender ($199.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Airbender and Collin Johns Scorpeus CFS 16 have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Airbender has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Collin Johns Scorpeus CFS 16 (16 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Collin Johns Scorpeus CFS 16 has a greater width (8 inches) than Airbender (7.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Airbender has a greater weight (8.3 oz) than Collin Johns Scorpeus CFS 16 (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Airbender has a greater handle length (5.375 inches) than Collin Johns Scorpeus CFS 16 (5.25 inches).

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