Gladius 13mm vs. Prism Flash 16mm

Brand

Price

$84.99|Spartus Click for an updated price
$99.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.3

Width

7.57.7

Core Thickness

1316

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombOptimized C7 Polymers

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberRaw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 7.97.9 - 8.2

Handle Length

5.55.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.34.125

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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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Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro

2022

Orange County, CA

9 paddles

Vatic Pro is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm in love with the Prism Flash, especially at the $100 price point. Wow. Probably the best raw carbon fiber paddle & best overall paddle you can get for $100. This is the paddle I recommend to all my friends getting started.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Prism Flash 16mm is more expensive ($99.99) than Gladius 13mm ($84.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Prism Flash 16mm has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Gladius 13mm (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?

    Gladius 13mm has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Prism Flash 16mm (16.3 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Prism Flash 16mm has a greater width (7.7 inches) than Gladius 13mm (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Prism Flash 16mm has a greater weight (8.05 oz) than Gladius 13mm (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Gladius 13mm has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Prism Flash 16mm (5.3 inches).

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