Pro Line Energy vs. Alchemy 13.5mm

Brand

Pickleball ApesSee all paddles

Price

$169.99|Click for an updated price
$179.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

1716.5

Width

77.5

Core Thickness

16.513.5

Core Material

Narrow-cell Honeycomb Poly CoreOptimized C7 Polymers

Facing Material

DuPont™ Kevlar® x Toray T700 CarbonfiberRaw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 8.28.3 - 8.5

Handle Length

6.255.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

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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 Pro Line Energy ($169.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Pro Line Energy has a greater core thickness (16.5 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?

    Pro Line Energy has a greater length (17 inches) than Alchemy 13.5mm (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Alchemy 13.5mm has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Pro Line Energy (7 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Alchemy 13.5mm has a greater weight (8.4 oz) than Pro Line Energy (8.1 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Pro Line Energy has a greater handle length (6.25 inches) than Alchemy 13.5mm (5.5 inches).

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