85 to 100 grams apart, nine pounds apart on the tension ceiling, and a cover format that moves your return rate. Material explains it; weight decides it.

Same 16 mm core, five grams apart on weight — and 20 mm apart on length. Those two numbers decide which customer each paddle actually serves.

Carbon fiber, graphite and aluminum rackets differ in weight, power and feel. Here is a plain comparison and which frame suits which player.