Apollo vs. Phantom Max (Lite)

Brand

Price

$129.99|Spartus Click for an updated price
$170|Oya Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.917

Width

87

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombCompact Honeycomb

Facing Material

DuPont™ Kevlar®Raw T700 Carbon Fiber & White Sand Paint

Weight (Low-High)

8.1 - 8.18.1 - 8.4

Handle Length

5.37

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.25

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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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Oya

Oya

Minneapolis, MN

6 paddles

Founded by four former college tennis players who fell in love with pickleball, Oya aims to bridge the gap between tennis and pickleball by creating innovative paddles that enhance tennis players' strengths. Their paddles feature increased head speed, longer handles for two-handed backhands, and faster spin rates. Inspired by bold and aggressive play styles, Oya paddles stand out with distinctive shapes, expressive color schemes, and quality craftsmanship that can be felt in every shot.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Phantom Max (Lite) is more expensive ($170) than Apollo ($129.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Apollo and Phantom Max (Lite) have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Phantom Max (Lite) has a greater length (17 inches) than Apollo (15.9 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Apollo has a greater width (8 inches) than Phantom Max (Lite) (7 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Phantom Max (Lite) has a greater weight (8.25 oz) than Apollo (8.1 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Phantom Max (Lite) has a greater handle length (7 inches) than Apollo (5.3 inches).

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