Phantom (Heavy) vs. Hellbender Neucore

Brand

Price

$170|Oya Click for an updated price
$151.03|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.125

Width

7.57.625

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Compact HoneycombNeuCore Polypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw T700 Carbon Fiber & White Sand PaintTextured Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.5 - 8.87.6 - 7.6

Handle Length

6.254.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

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Oya

Oya

Minneapolis, MN

6 paddles

Founded by four former college tennis players who fell in love with pickleball, Oya aims to bridge the gap between tennis and pickleball by creating innovative paddles that enhance tennis players' strengths. Their paddles feature increased head speed, longer handles for two-handed backhands, and faster spin rates. Inspired by bold and aggressive play styles, Oya paddles stand out with distinctive shapes, expressive color schemes, and quality craftsmanship that can be felt in every shot.

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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?

    Phantom (Heavy) is more expensive ($170) than Hellbender Neucore ($151.03).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

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

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Phantom (Heavy) 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 Phantom (Heavy) (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Phantom (Heavy) has a greater weight (8.65 oz) than Hellbender Neucore (7.6 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Phantom (Heavy) has a greater handle length (6.25 inches) than Hellbender Neucore (4.5 inches).

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