R3 Nova vs. Hellbender Neucore

Brand

Price

$180|Ronbus 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

Polypropylene HoneycombNeuCore Polypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber TexturedTextured Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 8.37.6 - 7.6

Handle Length

5.54.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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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?

    R3 Nova is more expensive ($180) than Hellbender Neucore ($151.03).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    R3 Nova and Hellbender Neucore have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R3 Nova 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 R3 Nova (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R3 Nova has a greater weight (8.100000000000001 oz) than Hellbender Neucore (7.6 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    R3 Nova has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Hellbender Neucore (4.5 inches).

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