Gladius 16mm vs. A52

Brand

Price

$84.99|Spartus Click for an updated price
$99.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.53

Width

7.57.22

Core Thickness

1613.7

Core Material

Polypropylene Honeycomb???

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberCarbon Fiber with PU Paint

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 7.97.75 - 7.75

Handle Length

5.55.5

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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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?

    A52 is more expensive ($99.95) than Gladius 16mm ($84.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Gladius 16mm has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than A52 (13.7 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    A52 has a greater length (16.53 inches) than Gladius 16mm (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Gladius 16mm has a greater width (7.5 inches) than A52 (7.22 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Gladius 16mm has a greater weight (7.9 oz) than A52 (7.75 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Gladius 16mm and A52 have the same handle length (5.5 inches).

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