Neo Line One 16mm vs. Alchemy 13.5mm

Brand

Pickleball ApesSee all paddles

Price

$69.99|Click for an updated price
$179.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.5

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1613.5

Core Material

Widecell Polypropelene HoneycombOptimized C7 Polymers

Facing Material

Raw Carbon FiberRaw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 8.28.3 - 8.5

Handle Length

5.55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

44.125

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Pickleball Apes

Pickleball Apes

2023

Wilmington, DE

4 paddles

Pickleball Apes uses DuPont™ Kevlar® x Toray T700 Carbon Fiber to get an unmatched feel. Founded in 2023, Pickleball Apes is dedicated to creating the newest innovation pickleball paddles and continues to push the game of pickleball paddles to the next level.

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Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro

2022

Orange County, CA

9 paddles

Vatic Pro is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm in love with the Prism Flash, especially at the $100 price point. Wow. Probably the best raw carbon fiber paddle & best overall paddle you can get for $100. This is the paddle I recommend to all my friends getting started.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Alchemy 13.5mm is more expensive ($179.99) than Neo Line One 16mm ($69.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Neo Line One 16mm has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Alchemy 13.5mm (13.5 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Neo Line One 16mm and Alchemy 13.5mm have the same length (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Neo Line One 16mm and Alchemy 13.5mm have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Alchemy 13.5mm has a greater weight (8.4 oz) than Neo Line One 16mm (8.1 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Neo Line One 16mm and Alchemy 13.5mm have the same handle length (5.5 inches).

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