Airbender vs. R3.16

Brand

Price

$199.99|Click for an updated price
$120|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.5

Width

7.3757.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polymer HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Raw Carbon FiberRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

Weight (Low-High)

8.3 - 8.37.8 - 8.2

Handle Length

5.3755.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.25

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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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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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Airbender is more expensive ($199.99) than R3.16 ($120).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Airbender and R3.16 have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Airbender and R3.16 have the same length (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    R3.16 has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Airbender (7.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Airbender has a greater weight (8.3 oz) than R3.16 (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    R3.16 has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Airbender (5.375 inches).

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