Gladius Centurion vs. Ovation Spin

Brand

Price

$99.99|Click for an updated price
$197|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.14

Width

7.57.75

Core Thickness

160

Core Material

Polypropylene Honeycomb---

Facing Material

Toray T700 carbon fiber---

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 87.6 - 7.6

Handle Length

5.55.31

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254

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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PROKENNEX

PROKENNEX

2022

Encinitas, CA

10 paddles

PROKENNEX is one of our favorite paddle brands

The Black Ace that ProKennex has got insane power and the edge-less design is pretty sweet, imo. It's got a 10mm core, aka more power than most paddles. I like this brand for this paddle alone.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Ovation Spin is more expensive ($197) than Gladius Centurion ($99.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Gladius Centurion has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Ovation Spin (0 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 Centurion has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Ovation Spin (16.14 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Ovation Spin has a greater width (7.75 inches) than Gladius Centurion (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Gladius Centurion has a greater weight (8 oz) than Ovation Spin (7.6 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Gladius Centurion has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Ovation Spin (5.31 inches).

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