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Paddle Comparison

Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure vs Pickleball Apes Zen S+

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

Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure

Higher Swing Weight (power) (111.43 vs 109.15, +2.28)

Hand Speed

Pickleball Apes Zen S+

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (111.43 vs 109.15)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (7.25 vs 7.03, +0.22)

Value

Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure

Lower effective price ($152.99 vs $169.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Pickle Poppers
Pickleball Apes

Model

Pop N Treasure
Zen S+

Shape

Widebody
Hybrid

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.04 oz
7.87 oz

Swing Weight

111.43
109.15

Twist Weight

7.25
7.03

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$179.99
$188.88

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$152.99
$169.99

Pickle Poppers

Pop N Treasure

$152.99 (was $179.99)

Pickleball Apes

Zen S+

$169.99 (was $188.88)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Pickle Poppers Pop N Treasure if…

  • You want more power — SW 111.43 is 2.28 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 7.25 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • You're price-conscious — about $17 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
  • You prefer the widebody shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the hybrid.

Pick the Pickleball Apes Zen S+ if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (109.15 vs 111.43) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You prefer the hybrid shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the widebody.

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