Gladius Centurion vs. Obsidian 16

Brand

Price

$99.99|Click for an updated price
$119.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.375

Width

7.57.375

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombPolymer Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 carbon fiberToray T700 Raw Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 88.3 - 8.3

Handle Length

5.55.75

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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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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Gamma

Gamma

1974

Pittsburgh, PA

14 paddles

GAMMA Sports, founded in 1974 by Dr. Harry Ferrari, is committed to revolutionizing athletic performance through innovation. Starting with the breakthrough GAMMA Gut string, they continue to lead in tennis and pickleball technology. Based in Pittsburgh, GAMMA focuses on empowering athletes with cutting-edge products and embraces the "Never Stop Playing" ethos, supporting community initiatives that inspire and create positive change on and off the court.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Obsidian 16 is more expensive ($119.99) than Gladius Centurion ($99.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Gladius Centurion and Obsidian 16 have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Gladius Centurion has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Obsidian 16 (16.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Gladius Centurion has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Obsidian 16 (7.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Obsidian 16 has a greater weight (8.3 oz) than Gladius Centurion (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Obsidian 16 has a greater handle length (5.75 inches) than Gladius Centurion (5.5 inches).

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