Hellbender Neucore vs. R1.16

Brand

Price

$151.03|Click for an updated price
$120|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.12516.5

Width

7.6257.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

NeuCore Polypropylene Honeycomb Polypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Textured Carbon FiberRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

Weight (Low-High)

7.6 - 7.67.7 - 8.1

Handle Length

4.55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

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?

    Hellbender Neucore is more expensive ($151.03) than R1.16 ($120).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Hellbender Neucore and R1.16 have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R1.16 has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Hellbender Neucore (16.125 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Hellbender Neucore has a greater width (7.625 inches) than R1.16 (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R1.16 has a greater weight (7.9 oz) than Hellbender Neucore (7.6 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    R1.16 has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Hellbender Neucore (4.5 inches).

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