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Paddle Comparison

Maverix Havik 2 vs Speedup Tide 14H

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Speedup Tide 14H

Higher Swing Weight (power) (113.51 vs 113.74, +0.23)

Hand Speed

Maverix Havik 2

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (113.51 vs 113.74)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Maverix Havik 2

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.23 vs 6.09, +0.14)

Value

Maverix Havik 2

Lower effective price ($148.49 vs $152.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Maverix
Speedup

Model

Havik 2
Tide 14H

Shape

Elongated
Hybrid

Thickness

16mm
14mm

Weight

8.1 oz
8.0 oz

Swing Weight

113.51
113.74

Twist Weight

6.23
6.09

Play Style

all-court
all-court

Retail Price

$164.99
$169.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$148.49
$152.99

Maverix

Havik 2

$148.49 (was $164.99)

Speedup

Tide 14H

$152.99 (was $169.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Maverix Havik 2 if…

  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.23 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • You prefer the elongated shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the hybrid.

Pick the Speedup Tide 14H if…

  • You prefer the hybrid shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the elongated.

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