Phantom (Heavy) vs. R1 Pulsar (Long Handle)

Brand

Price

$170|Oya Click for an updated price
$150|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.5

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Compact HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw T700 Carbon Fiber & White Sand PaintRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

Weight (Low-High)

8.5 - 8.87.9 - 8.3

Handle Length

6.255.5

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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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Phantom (Heavy) is more expensive ($170) than R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) ($150).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Phantom (Heavy) and R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Phantom (Heavy) and R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) have the same length (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Phantom (Heavy) and R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Phantom (Heavy) has a greater weight (8.65 oz) than R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) (8.100000000000001 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Phantom (Heavy) has a greater handle length (6.25 inches) than R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) (5.5 inches).

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