Spade vs. R3 Pulsar

Brand

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 FiberRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

Weight (Low-High)

7.5 - 7.87.9 - 8.3

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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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Spade is more expensive ($199.99) than R3 Pulsar ($150).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Spade and R3 Pulsar have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Spade and R3 Pulsar have the same length (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Spade and R3 Pulsar have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R3 Pulsar has a greater weight (8.100000000000001 oz) than Spade (7.65 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Spade and R3 Pulsar have the same handle length (5.5 inches).

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