Spade vs. Pro Line Energy

Brand

Pickleball ApesSee all paddles

Price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.517

Width

7.57

Core Thickness

1616.5

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombNarrow-cell Honeycomb Poly Core

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberDuPont™ Kevlar® x Toray T700 Carbonfiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.5 - 7.88 - 8.2

Handle Length

5.56.25

Handle Grip Circumference

4.334.25

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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Pickleball Apes

Pickleball Apes

2023

Wilmington, DE

4 paddles

Pickleball Apes uses DuPont™ Kevlar® x Toray T700 Carbon Fiber to get an unmatched feel. Founded in 2023, Pickleball Apes is dedicated to creating the newest innovation pickleball paddles and continues to push the game of pickleball paddles to the next level.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Spade is more expensive ($199.99) than Pro Line Energy ($169.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Pro Line Energy has a greater core thickness (16.5 mm) than Spade (16 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Pro Line Energy has a greater length (17 inches) than Spade (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Spade has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Pro Line Energy (7 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Pro Line Energy has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Spade (7.65 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Pro Line Energy has a greater handle length (6.25 inches) than Spade (5.5 inches).

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