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Gamma Airbender 16mm vs Oya Obsidian
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Gamma Airbender 16mm
Oya Obsidian
Price
$199.99
$169.99
Swing Weight
114
111
Twist Weight
5.54
5.74
Weight
8.5 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
56.7 MPH
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Pop
34.8 MPH
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Spin
1903 RPM
1890 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Balance
233mm
217mm
Gamma Airbender 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.7 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (11th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.54 (bottom 10%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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Oya Obsidian
This paddle delivers plush 16mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.74 (15th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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