Gladius 16mm vs. Apollo
Brand | SpartusSee all paddles | SpartusSee all paddles |
Price | $84.99|Spartus Click for an updated price | $129.99|Spartus Click for an updated price |
USAPA Approved | Yes | Yes |
Year Released | -- | -- |
Length | 16.5 | 15.9 |
Width | 7.5 | 8 |
Core Thickness | 16 | 16 |
Core Material | Polypropylene Honeycomb | Polypropylene Honeycomb |
Facing Material | Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | DuPont™ Kevlar® |
Weight (Low-High) | 7.9 - 7.9 | 8.1 - 8.1 |
Handle Length | 5.5 | 5.3 |
Handle Grip Circumference | 4.3 | 4.125 |
ThePickleballDinks Tier | -- | -- |
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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.
FAQs
Which paddle is cheaper?
Apollo is more expensive ($129.99) than Gladius 16mm ($84.99).
Is there a difference in the core?
Gladius 16mm and Apollo have the same core thickness (16 mm).
Which paddle is longer?
Gladius 16mm has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Apollo (15.9 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
Apollo has a greater width (8 inches) than Gladius 16mm (7.5 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
Apollo has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Gladius 16mm (7.9 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Gladius 16mm has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Apollo (5.3 inches).