SUPREME vs ROYALE: 13mm Power or 16mm Control?
SUPREME and ROYALE sit next to each other in Synergy's premium lineup, but they are designed around different priorities.
The short version
SUPREME is a 13mm Kevlar paddle positioned for power. ROYALE is a 16mm Kevlar paddle positioned for control. Both are currently offered as premium sets, so the main decision is which playing profile better matches your game.
Choose SUPREME if you want a firmer, power-oriented response
SUPREME's 13mm construction places it on the thinner side of this comparison. In general, thinner paddle cores tend to feel firmer and can produce a quicker response off the face. Players who want more pace and pop should start here.
Choose ROYALE if control is the priority
ROYALE uses a 16mm core and is positioned as a control paddle. A thicker core is generally associated with a softer, more controlled response than a thinner core, although total paddle construction always matters too.
Still deciding?
Read 13mm vs 16mm Pickleball Paddles or use the full Synergy paddle comparison.