Spade vs. Alchemy 13.5mm

Brand

Price

$199.99|Click for an updated price
$179.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.5

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1613.5

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombOptimized C7 Polymers

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberRaw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.5 - 7.88.3 - 8.5

Handle Length

5.55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.334.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Ace

Ace

2022

Sheridan, Wyoming

3 paddles

ACE Pickleball was started by Will and his colleague Brian McDonaugh after Will, a former competitive tennis player, transitioned to pickleball in 2022 and couldn't find a suitable paddle. Combining Will's playing expertise and Brian's industry experience, they created their high-performance flagship paddle, the Spade.

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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.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Spade is more expensive ($199.99) than Alchemy 13.5mm ($179.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Spade has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Alchemy 13.5mm (13.5 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Spade and Alchemy 13.5mm have the same length (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Spade and Alchemy 13.5mm have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Alchemy 13.5mm has a greater weight (8.4 oz) than Spade (7.65 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Spade and Alchemy 13.5mm have the same handle length (5.5 inches).

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