Apollo vs. Mach 2 16mm

Brand

Price

$129.99|Spartus Click for an updated price
$139.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.915.88

Width

88.12

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

DuPont™ Kevlar®Toray T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.1 - 8.18.1 - 8.1

Handle Length

5.35.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.3

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Spartus

Spartus

2022

San Francisco, CA

5 paddles

Spartus, founded by Josh in San Francisco, is a performance-driven pickleball brand rooted in Josh's diverse background in engineering, law, finance, and business. With a passion for competitive sports and a deep understanding of the importance of quality equipment, Josh has combined his expertise with a team of specialists to create Spartus, a company focused on R&D and delivering high-performance pickleball paddles. Spartus is committed to meeting the needs of players at all levels, offering equipment that maximizes performance and value.

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Volair

Volair

2022

Austin, TX

15 paddles

Volair is one of our favorite paddle brands

The Mach 1 FORZA is at a good price point for a thermoformed paddle. If you prefer elongated, they've got the Mach 2 FORZA. These feel like similar paddles to the Six Zero DBD. Both great paddles & at similar price points.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Mach 2 16mm is more expensive ($139.99) than Apollo ($129.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Apollo and Mach 2 16mm have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Apollo has a greater length (15.9 inches) than Mach 2 16mm (15.88 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Mach 2 16mm has a greater width (8.12 inches) than Apollo (8 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Apollo and Mach 2 16mm have the same weight (8.1 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Mach 2 16mm has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Apollo (5.3 inches).

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