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@Fibreglass
I think they're exactly the same. As far as I can tell they have identical dimensions. The Centaur weighs 10 grams more, but it's also painted, and the jockey wheels are probably a little thicker. The spring tensions also seem to be the same (the Athena is maybe a touch stronger, but it also has never been used).
Therefore, the new plan is to obtain a set of 11-speed Athena levers I found in Ontario that I'd been weighing up buying anyway for spares, and then change the lever blade out for the carbon one from the Centaur shifter. I will also see about also potentially swapping the paddle, but I've got to be honest, it looks difficult.
https://youtu.be/i5mzR8-rh8M
I hope it all works.