R2.16 vs. Gladius 16mm

Brand

Price

$120|Click for an updated price
$84.99|Spartus Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.716.5

Width

8.17.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber TexturedToray T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.7 - 8.17.9 - 7.9

Handle Length

4.95.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.3

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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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    R2.16 is more expensive ($120) than Gladius 16mm ($84.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    R2.16 and Gladius 16mm have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Gladius 16mm has a greater length (16.5 inches) than R2.16 (15.7 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    R2.16 has a greater width (8.1 inches) than Gladius 16mm (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R2.16 and Gladius 16mm have the same weight (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Gladius 16mm has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than R2.16 (4.9 inches).

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