Sapphire vs. Gladius 13mm

Brand

Price

$99|SixZero Click for an updated price
$84.99|Spartus Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.5

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1313

Core Material

Polymer HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

700K Japanese Toray CarbonToray T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 87.9 - 7.9

Handle Length

5.65.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.18754.3

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SixZero

SixZero

2022

Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland

8 paddles

SixZero is one of our favorite paddle brands

A lot of brands that make my favorites list is because I play with a paddle that I end up loving. I am a big fan of the spin and control of the DBD 16. That was in my rotation for several months.

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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?

    Sapphire is more expensive ($99) than Gladius 13mm ($84.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Sapphire and Gladius 13mm have the same core thickness (13 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Sapphire and Gladius 13mm have the same length (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Sapphire and Gladius 13mm have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Sapphire has a greater weight (7.95 oz) than Gladius 13mm (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Sapphire has a greater handle length (5.6 inches) than Gladius 13mm (5.5 inches).

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