Spade vs. Ruby

Brand

Price

$199.99|Click for an updated price
$199|SixZero Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.4

Width

7.57.6

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombPolymer Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberKevlar® fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.5 - 7.87.9 - 8.5

Handle Length

5.55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.334.1875

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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SixZero

SixZero

2022

Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland

8 paddles

SixZero is one of our favorite paddle brands

A lot of brands that make my favorites list is because I play with a paddle that I end up loving. I am a big fan of the spin and control of the DBD 16. That was in my rotation for several months.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Spade is more expensive ($199.99) than Ruby ($199).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

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

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Spade has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Ruby (16.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Ruby has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Spade (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Ruby has a greater weight (8.2 oz) than Spade (7.65 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

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

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