Spade vs. Seneca CDS 16
Brand  | JoolaSee all paddles  | |
Price  | $199.99|Click for an updated price  | $129.95|Click for an updated price  | 
USAPA Approved  | Yes | Yes | 
Year Released  | -- | -- | 
Length  | 16.5 | 16 | 
Width  | 7.5 | 7.9 | 
Core Thickness  | 16 | 16 | 
Core Material  | Polypropylene Honeycomb | Response Honeycomb | 
Facing Material  | Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Carbon Drive | 
Weight (Low-High)  | 7.5 - 7.8 | 8.1 - 8.1 | 
Handle Length  | 5.5 | 5 | 
Handle Grip Circumference  | 4.33 | 4.25 | 
ThePickleballDinks Tier  | --  | --  | 
Brand Comparison
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.
2022 (to pickleball)
Germany / Rockville, MD
25 paddles
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.
FAQs
Which paddle is cheaper?
Spade is more expensive ($199.99) than Seneca CDS 16 ($129.95).
Is there a difference in the core?
Spade and Seneca CDS 16 have the same core thickness (16 mm).
Which paddle is longer?
Spade has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Seneca CDS 16 (16 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
Seneca CDS 16 has a greater width (7.9 inches) than Spade (7.5 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
Seneca CDS 16 has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Spade (7.65 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Spade has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Seneca CDS 16 (5 inches).





