New paddles vs. similar existing paddles, October 2026

How we match paddles

We use the five scores (Power, Pop, Control, Handling, Forgiveness), each calculated from published specs on a 0–100 scale. Distance = square root of the sum of squared score differences, plus 4 per mm of core-thickness difference, 0.5 per gram of weight difference, and 10 if the shape differs. We look first at paddles within ±2 mm core thickness and of the same shape. Only paddles with all five scores are included, and same-brand versions with identical specs are shown once.

Nearby numbers do not mean the paddles feel the same. Surface texture, edge guard and build quality are not part of these scores.