Spade vs. XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber

Brand

Price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

--2023

Length

16.515.75

Width

7.58

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombPolypropylene SP22 Core

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberCarbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.5 - 7.88 - 8

Handle Length

5.55

Handle Grip Circumference

4.334.25

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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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XS XSPAK

XS XSPAK

2020

1 paddles

XSPAK took the pickleball community by storm back in 2022 releasing the first raw carbon fiber paddle for $100.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Spade is more expensive ($199.99) than XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber ($99.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Spade and XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Spade has a greater length (16.5 inches) than XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber (15.75 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber has a greater width (8 inches) than Spade (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber has a greater weight (8 oz) than Spade (7.65 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Spade has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber (5 inches).

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