Paddletek
Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ
Doubles players who want stability and a big sweet spot in fast exchanges
$199.99at Paddletek
Ratings Head to Head
Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQVolair Mach 2
Power8.57.5
Control9.58.5
Spin8.58
Sweet spot109.5
Research score9.18.4
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ | Volair Mach 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Touch players | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Power hitters | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Spin players | 8.9 | 8.2 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ rates 8.5 to the Volair Mach 2’s 7.5.
- Control goes to the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ (9.5 vs 8.5).
- The Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ also leads on spin, 8.5 to 8.
- The Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ also leads on sweet spot, 10 to 9.5.
- Core thickness: 16 mm (14 mm version not USA Pickleball approved) for the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ against 14 mm (16 mm version currently sold out) for the Volair Mach 2. The thinner Volair Mach 2 should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Volair Mach 2 costs less right now (see the prices above).
The Verdict
Pick the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ if you want more power, more control and more spin, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Go with the Volair Mach 2 if you want a lower price.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ | Volair Mach 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz (8.0 ± 0.2 oz) | 7.8 oz average (16 mm: 8.1 oz) |
| Shape | Standard (wide-body) | Wide-body |
| Length | 16 in | 15.88 in |
| Width | 8 in | 8.12 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm (14 mm version not USA Pickleball approved) | 14 mm (16 mm version currently sold out) |
| Core | Honeyfoam multi-foam: EPP foam core, EVA foam wrap and perimeter foam ring | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | PT-700 unidirectional raw carbon fiber (Toray 700) | Toray T700 carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Grip size | Not published by Paddletek | 4.25 in (16 mm: 4.3 in) |
| Price | $199.99 (list $249.99) | $69.99 (list $89.99) |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
Specs as published by each manufacturer. Prices are checked daily on each brand’s own store; the checkout price is final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ or the Volair Mach 2?
On our spec-based scale the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ scores higher (9.1 vs 8.4). By player type, the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ suits beginners, touch players, power hitters and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ or the Volair Mach 2?
The Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ rates higher for power on our scale (8.5 vs 7.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ or the Volair Mach 2?
The Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ scores higher for beginners (9.5 vs 8.7), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Paddletek Honeyfoam ESQ and Volair Mach 2 approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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