AMPED - S2 vs. Airbender

Brand

Price

$150|Click for an updated price
$199.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.7516.5

Width

87.375

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

X5 CorePolymer Honeycomb

Facing Material

FiberFlexToray T700 Raw Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 8.48.3 - 8.3

Handle Length

4.55.375

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Selkirk

Selkirk

2014

Hayden, ID

37 paddles

Selkirk is one of our favorite paddle brands

While priced higher than other brands like VaticPro & SixZero, I think Selkirk does more to help grow the sport than most other brands. When purchasing from Selkirk Labs, you're investing in the R&D of paddle technology. If money is of no issue, the 006 is a great paddle.

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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 AMPED - S2 ($150).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    AMPED - S2 and Airbender have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Airbender has a greater length (16.5 inches) than AMPED - S2 (15.75 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    AMPED - S2 has a greater width (8 inches) than Airbender (7.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Airbender has a greater weight (8.3 oz) than AMPED - S2 (8.15 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Airbender has a greater handle length (5.375 inches) than AMPED - S2 (4.5 inches).

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