Spade vs. Radius CGS 14

Brand

Price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.515.8

Width

7.58.2

Core Thickness

1614

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombResponse Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberCarbon Grip

Weight (Low-High)

7.5 - 7.87.4 - 7.4

Handle Length

5.55

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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Joola

Joola

2022 (to pickleball)

Germany / Rockville, MD

25 paddles

Joola is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm a big fan of the Collin Johns Scorpeus and the Hyperion CFS 16 was one of, if not the best paddle on the market for quite some time. A lot of pros use Joola and for good reason. They're good paddles.

Times are changing though. Honestly, you don't need to spend Joola prices (^$200) to get a really good paddle. See brands like SixZero or VaticPro.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Spade is more expensive ($199.99) than Radius CGS 14 ($179.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Spade has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Radius CGS 14 (14 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 has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Radius CGS 14 (15.8 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Radius CGS 14 has a greater width (8.2 inches) than Spade (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Spade has a greater weight (7.65 oz) than Radius CGS 14 (7.4 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Spade has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Radius CGS 14 (5 inches).

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