Spade vs. Gladius 16mm

Brand

Price

$199.99|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

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberToray T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.5 - 7.87.9 - 7.9

Handle Length

5.55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.334.3

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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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?

    Spade is more expensive ($199.99) than Gladius 16mm ($84.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

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

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Spade and Gladius 16mm have the same length (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Spade and Gladius 16mm have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Gladius 16mm has a greater weight (7.9 oz) than Spade (7.65 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Spade and Gladius 16mm have the same handle length (5.5 inches).

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