Gladius 13mm vs. Hero

Brand

Price

$84.99|Spartus Click for an updated price
$49.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.515.6

Width

7.57.8

Core Thickness

130

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombHoneycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberCarbon Graphite

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 7.97.6 - 7.6

Handle Length

5.55

Handle Grip Circumference

4.34

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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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Diadem

Diadem

2015

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

13 paddles

Diadem Sports, founded in 2015 in Pompano Beach, Florida, is driven by a vision that goes beyond just producing tennis rackets and pickleball paddles. As the last American tennis brand, they focus on innovation, creating products like the Solstice Power string with patented Star Core Technology. Their philosophy, "Live to Play," underscores the importance of sports as a means to foster physical fitness, social connection, and human engagement. Diadem's mission is to redefine the game while celebrating the joy and simplicity of play, connecting people through tennis and pickleball.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Gladius 13mm is more expensive ($84.99) than Hero ($49.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Gladius 13mm has a greater core thickness (13 mm) than Hero (0 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Gladius 13mm has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Hero (15.6 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Hero has a greater width (7.8 inches) than Gladius 13mm (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Gladius 13mm has a greater weight (7.9 oz) than Hero (7.6 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Gladius 13mm has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Hero (5 inches).

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