Pro Air 16mm vs. Gladius Centurion

Brand

Price

$150|Legacy Click for an updated price
$99.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.316.5

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberToray T700 carbon fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 8.48 - 8

Handle Length

5.55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Legacy

Legacy

2023

Montgomery, Alabama

5 paddles

What began as a hobby for Chris Dickert and John Petty quickly evolved into a passion for pickleball, leading them to develop their first paddle and forge connections across the US and internationally. Committed to growing the sport's future, they plan to introduce Junior paddles for children aged 4-10 and emphasize the importance of mental health through their blog, "The Reset." By advocating for mental health awareness and supporting the pickleball community, they aim to give back to the sport that has become an essential outlet for coping with life's challenges.

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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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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Pro Air 16mm is more expensive ($150) than Gladius Centurion ($99.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

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

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Gladius Centurion has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Pro Air 16mm (16.3 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Pro Air 16mm and Gladius Centurion have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Pro Air 16mm has a greater weight (8.2 oz) than Gladius Centurion (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Pro Air 16mm and Gladius Centurion have the same handle length (5.5 inches).

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