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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▲
PowerDerived85▲84
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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