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FLIK F3 Elongated vs Maverick Havik 2

On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.

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Specification comparison of F3 Elongated and Havik 2
Spec
FLIK F3 Elongated pickleball paddle
FLIKF3 Elongated
MAVERICK
MaverickHavik 2
Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec$190.00$164.99
PowerDerived8584
ControlDerived4849
SpinDerived9797
ForgivenessDerived3535
Swing weight indexDerived6260
Core thicknessManufacturer Spec16 mm16 mm
Face materialManufacturer SpecRaw carbonRaw carbon
Core materialManufacturer SpecFoam-injected polymerFoam-injected polymer
ShapeManufacturer SpecElongatedElongated
LengthManufacturer Spec16.5"16.5"
WidthManufacturer Spec7.4"7.4"
Handle lengthManufacturer Spec5.5"5.3"
Static weightManufacturer Spec7.95 oz7.98 oz
Balance pointDerived22.7 cm22.4 cm
ThermoformedManufacturer SpecYesYes
USAP approvedManufacturer SpecYesYes
ReleasedManufacturer Spec20262026

These two are hard to separate

Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.

Analysis

Where they actually differ

Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.

Price
Maverick Havik 2 is $25 cheaper at MSRP.
FLIK F3 Elongated pickleball paddle

Choose the

FLIK F3 Elongated

  • You prefer the brand or the feel

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MAVERICK

Choose the

Maverick Havik 2

  • Budget matters — it's $25 less

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