Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) vs. Gladius Centurion

paddle imagePrism V7 16mm (Long Handle)
paddle imageGladius Centurion

Brand

Vatic ProSee all paddles
SpartusSee all paddles

Price

$99.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price
$99.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.5

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Optimized C7 PolymersPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw TORAY T700 Carbon FiberToray T700 carbon fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.1 - 8.58 - 8

Handle Length

5.65.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro

2022

Orange County, CA

9 paddles

Vatic Pro is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm in love with the Prism Flash, especially at the $100 price point. Wow. Probably the best raw carbon fiber paddle & best overall paddle you can get for $100. This is the paddle I recommend to all my friends getting started.

Compare all 9 Vatic Pro paddles
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?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) and Gladius Centurion have the same price (99.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) and Gladius Centurion have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) and Gladius Centurion have the same length (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) and Gladius Centurion have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater weight (8.3 oz) than Gladius Centurion (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater handle length (5.6 inches) than Gladius Centurion (5.5 inches).

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