Ballista V2 vs. Fusion Power

Brand

Price

$143.99|Spartus Click for an updated price
$49.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.315.625

Width

7.58.25

Core Thickness

15.513

Core Material

Compacted Cell Polypropylene HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 carbon fiber + epoxy resin + granule paintTextured Fiberglass

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 88 - 8

Handle Length

5.45

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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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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Gamma

Gamma

1974

Pittsburgh, PA

14 paddles

GAMMA Sports, founded in 1974 by Dr. Harry Ferrari, is committed to revolutionizing athletic performance through innovation. Starting with the breakthrough GAMMA Gut string, they continue to lead in tennis and pickleball technology. Based in Pittsburgh, GAMMA focuses on empowering athletes with cutting-edge products and embraces the "Never Stop Playing" ethos, supporting community initiatives that inspire and create positive change on and off the court.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Ballista V2 is more expensive ($143.99) than Fusion Power ($49.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Ballista V2 has a greater core thickness (15.5 mm) than Fusion Power (13 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Ballista V2 has a greater length (16.3 inches) than Fusion Power (15.625 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Fusion Power has a greater width (8.25 inches) than Ballista V2 (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Ballista V2 and Fusion Power have the same weight (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Ballista V2 has a greater handle length (5.4 inches) than Fusion Power (5 inches).

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