Gladius 13mm vs. Pro Line Energy

Brand

Pickleball ApesSee all paddles

Price

$84.99|Spartus Click for an updated price
$169.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.517

Width

7.57

Core Thickness

1316.5

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombNarrow-cell Honeycomb Poly Core

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberDuPont™ Kevlar® x Toray T700 Carbonfiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 7.98 - 8.2

Handle Length

5.56.25

Handle Grip Circumference

4.34.25

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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 is more expensive ($169.99) than Gladius 13mm ($84.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Pro Line Energy has a greater core thickness (16.5 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?

    Pro Line Energy has a greater length (17 inches) than Gladius 13mm (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Gladius 13mm has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Pro Line Energy (7 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Pro Line Energy has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Gladius 13mm (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Pro Line Energy has a greater handle length (6.25 inches) than Gladius 13mm (5.5 inches).

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