Phantom Max (Heavy) vs. Gladius 16mm

Brand

Price

$170|Oya Click for an updated price
$84.99|Spartus Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

1716.5

Width

77.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Compact HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw T700 Carbon Fiber & White Sand PaintToray T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.5 - 8.87.9 - 7.9

Handle Length

75.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.3

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Oya

Oya

Minneapolis, MN

6 paddles

Founded by four former college tennis players who fell in love with pickleball, Oya aims to bridge the gap between tennis and pickleball by creating innovative paddles that enhance tennis players' strengths. Their paddles feature increased head speed, longer handles for two-handed backhands, and faster spin rates. Inspired by bold and aggressive play styles, Oya paddles stand out with distinctive shapes, expressive color schemes, and quality craftsmanship that can be felt in every shot.

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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?

    Phantom Max (Heavy) is more expensive ($170) than Gladius 16mm ($84.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Phantom Max (Heavy) and Gladius 16mm have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Phantom Max (Heavy) has a greater length (17 inches) than Gladius 16mm (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Gladius 16mm has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Phantom Max (Heavy) (7 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Phantom Max (Heavy) has a greater weight (8.65 oz) than Gladius 16mm (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Phantom Max (Heavy) has a greater handle length (7 inches) than Gladius 16mm (5.5 inches).

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