Obsidian 13 vs. Gladius 16mm

Brand

Price

$99.99|Click for an updated price
$84.99|Spartus Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.37516.5

Width

7.3757.5

Core Thickness

1316

Core Material

Polymer HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Raw Carbon FiberToray T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 87.9 - 7.9

Handle Length

5.755.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.3

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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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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?

    Obsidian 13 is more expensive ($99.99) than Gladius 16mm ($84.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Gladius 16mm has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Obsidian 13 (13 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 16mm has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Obsidian 13 (16.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Gladius 16mm has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Obsidian 13 (7.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Obsidian 13 has a greater weight (8 oz) than Gladius 16mm (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Obsidian 13 has a greater handle length (5.75 inches) than Gladius 16mm (5.5 inches).

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