How Much Do SUP PADDLES Weigh?
Paddles for stand up paddling (SUP or paddleboarding) range in weight from 14 ounces (413 grams, or under 1 pound) up to more than 44 ounces (1247 grams, or almost 3 pounds). The lightest SUP paddles are made of carbon fiber and the heaviest paddles are made from aluminum and plastic blends, while fiberglass blends weigh somewhere in the middle.
Are light carbon fiber SUP paddles worth the price to upgrade?
A light carbon fiber SUP paddle is a real treat and feels fabulous in your hands.
If you have been paddling for more than a few years you will appreciate the upgrade.
Also, for me personally, I always feel it is worth it to pay a little more for an adjustable paddle so that my paddle can be shared with guests or even gifted if I ever decide to upgrade, and it also makes it so much easier to stow when traveling.
Werner makes the best SUP paddles in my opinion!
Enjoy the list, Happy Paddling! -MJ
SUP Paddles listed from Lightest to Heaviest
Here is an ongoing list based on my research of SUP paddles and their weight. Remember that the weight listed here is based on the manufacturer’s listed base model weight of each paddle.
Length and other choice variations may add an ounce or two. For now I’ve added links to amazon (at least for the ones available) so you can see pics, reviews and compare current prices. As I write or find quality articles specifically about each kayak I will link to those as well. Also, please note that weight can vary slightly from year to year and different listings across the internet vary slightly for the same paddles.
These are the LIGHTEST SUP PADDLES:
14.5 oz (413 g) Werner Grand Prix 86
14.75 oz (420g) Werner Grand Prix 93
15 oz (427 g) Werner Grand Prix 100
15.25 oz (432 g) Werner Apex 76
15.5 oz (439 g) Werner Apex 83
15.5 oz (439 g) Werner Trance 85
15.75 oz (446 g) Werner Apex 91
15.75 oz (447 g) Werner Trance 95
16 oz (454 g) Werner Rip Stick 89
18.5 oz (522 g) Werner Flow 85
18.75 oz (529 g) Werner Flow 95
19 oz (539 g) Werner Legend 99
19 oz (539 g) iRide Carbon Fiber SUP Paddle
19.75 oz (559 g) Werner Evo 75
20 oz (564 g) Werner Zen 85
20.4 oz (578 g) Abahub 3K Carbon Fiber SUP Paddle
20.5 oz (578 g) Werner Zen 95
20.5 oz (578 g) Werner Zen 95: Hooked SUP FISHING PADDLE
24 oz (680 g) Kialoa Methane Oval Classic Carbon SUP Paddle
24 oz (680 g) Super Paddle Carbon Fiber Elite (advanced)
24 oz (680 g) iGK Carbon Fiber SUP Paddle
24 oz (680 g) Super Paddle Elite 12K Bamboo (advanced)
24 oz (680 g) Super Paddle Elite 12K (advanced)
24.7 oz (700 g) AKUALA CF SUP Paddle
24.75 oz (702 g) Werner Thrive 95
25 oz (709 g) Abahub 3K CF Blade and Shaft w/Timber Veneer
25 oz (709 g) Abahub 12K Carbon Fiber SUP Paddle
26.25 oz (744 g) Werner Flash 85 Youth Paddle
26.4 oz (748 g) A AlpenFlow Carbon Fiber SUP Paddle
27 oz (763 g) Werner Session
27 oz (763 g) Super Paddle Carbon Fiber Pro (intermediate/advanced)
27.2 oz (771 g) BPS SUP Paddle
27.3 oz (774 g) ISLE SURF AND SUP Paddle
28 oz (794 g) Werner Vibe
28 oz (794 g) Super Paddle Carbon Fiber Sport (intermediate)
30.5 oz (865 g) Abahub SUP Paddle (CF shaft, plastic blade)
31 oz (879 g) Super Paddle Fiberglass Elite (beginner)
32 oz (907 g) Super Paddles Kids Allow Paddle (or adults under 5’4)
32 oz (907 g) Kialoa Makai Adjustable SUP Paddle
32.8 oz (930 g) Oceanbroad SUP Paddle (fiberglass/nylon)
33 oz (936 g) Woowave SUP Paddle
33 oz (936 g) Cannon Boost FX adjustable fiberglass SUP Paddle
34 oz (964 g) Super Paddle Black Adventure Series (casual)
34 oz (964 g) YVLEEN SUP Paddle
34 oz (964 g) Alloy Supply SUP Paddle
34 oz (964 g) Super Paddle Blue Adventure Series (casual)
34 oz (964 g) Own the Wave SUP Paddle
34 oz (964 g) Super Paddle Yellow Adventure Series
34 oz (964 g) Super Paddle Black Adventure Series
37 oz (g) Cannon Boost Adjustable Teardrop SUP Paddle
38 oz (1077 g) Super Paddle Alloy Pro
44 oz (1247 g) Airhead SUP Paddle (Aluminum)
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When I graduated from high school, I moved to a beautiful ski town, Jackson, Wyoming which only perpetuated my love of mountains, waterways, and fresh air. After getting married and a few years of living on the line between Teton National Park below the towering Teton Mountain Range, riding our bikes past the expansive elk refuge and only miles away from Yellowstone, we relocated and spent the next ten years raising our three baby boys in rural New England where we enjoyed exploring a new face of nature in Connecticut’s thick forests, rock wall lined farms, sandy beaches, and tiny islands.
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My life mission is to help families and individuals get back into nature and spend more time outside in the fresh air and sunshine. I believe this is where we thrive and can be our healthiest and happiest.
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Wishing you many adventures and encouraging you to take one step closer to nature!
-MJ