Pro 16mm vs. Airbender

Brand

Price

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

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.5

Width

7.57.375

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombPolymer Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberToray T700 Raw Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 8.48.3 - 8.3

Handle Length

5.35.375

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Legacy

Legacy

2023

Montgomery, Alabama

5 paddles

What began as a hobby for Chris Dickert and John Petty quickly evolved into a passion for pickleball, leading them to develop their first paddle and forge connections across the US and internationally. Committed to growing the sport's future, they plan to introduce Junior paddles for children aged 4-10 and emphasize the importance of mental health through their blog, "The Reset." By advocating for mental health awareness and supporting the pickleball community, they aim to give back to the sport that has become an essential outlet for coping with life's challenges.

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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 Pro 16mm ($150).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

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

  • Which paddle is longer?

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

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Pro 16mm 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 Pro 16mm (8.2 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Airbender has a greater handle length (5.375 inches) than Pro 16mm (5.3 inches).

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