Ballista V2 vs. Pro Line Energy S

Brand

Pickleball ApesSee all paddles

Price

$143.99|Spartus Click for an updated price
$169.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.316.4

Width

7.57.6

Core Thickness

15.516.5

Core Material

Compacted Cell Polypropylene HoneycombNarrow-cell Honeycomb Poly Core

Facing Material

Toray T700 carbon fiber + epoxy resin + granule paintDuPont™ Kevlar® x Toray T700 Carbonfiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 88 - 8.4

Handle Length

5.45.5

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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Pickleball Apes

Pickleball Apes

2023

Wilmington, DE

4 paddles

Pickleball Apes uses DuPont™ Kevlar® x Toray T700 Carbon Fiber to get an unmatched feel. Founded in 2023, Pickleball Apes is dedicated to creating the newest innovation pickleball paddles and continues to push the game of pickleball paddles to the next level.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Pro Line Energy S is more expensive ($169.99) than Ballista V2 ($143.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Pro Line Energy S has a greater core thickness (16.5 mm) than Ballista V2 (15.5 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Pro Line Energy S has a greater length (16.4 inches) than Ballista V2 (16.3 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Pro Line Energy S has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Ballista V2 (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Pro Line Energy S has a greater weight (8.2 oz) than Ballista V2 (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Pro Line Energy S has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Ballista V2 (5.4 inches).

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