Pickleball Paddle Reviews
Spartus Apollo Pickleball Paddle
The paddle that I am most excited to review for Spartus is the Spartus Apollo (which is in process to ship to me). Currently this paddle is listed for a very reasonable price of $129 (with discount code TENoff would bring it down another $10). This is a wide body paddle that exceeds the specifications of the SixZero Ruby in swingweight, twistweight, and spin rpm. As with the SixZero Ruby, the Spartus Ruby has a face material made with Dupont Kevlar. I will have more to come after personally reviewing this paddle. Spartus has other paddles where prices start at under $100 and even $10 less with the TENoff promo code at checkout.
Vatic Pro Pickleball Paddles
Although many pickleball paddle vendors were licking their wounds over the discertification of some of their newest paddles, Vatic Pro still stands firm on several of their core paddles which also includes their new paddle, the Augie Ge PRISM V7 16mm which sells for under $100. And, the biggest traditional seller, the PRISM Flash (14mm & 16mm) has great control for the starter to intermediate player for under $100.
Specifications:
Augie Ge PRISM V7 16mm
Surface - Raw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber with heat compressed texturing
Unibody Foam Inject Walls for an increased sweet spot and added control
Average Weight - 8.1 - 8.4 oz
Total Length - 16.5 Inches
Width - 7.5 Inches
Grip Circumference - 4.125 Inches
Grip Length - 5.3 Inches
Grip has 2 polyurethane inserts to reduce shock and help with tennis elbow
Core - Optimized C7 Polymers and high-grade performance Honeycomb
Core Thickness - 16mm
Edge Guard: Anti-Abrasion TPU
PRISM Flash (14mm & 16mm)
Surface - Raw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber with heat compressed texturing
Unibody Foam Inject Walls for an increased sweet spot and added control
Average Weight 16mm - 7.9 - 8.2oz
Average Weight 14mm - 7.7-7.9oz
Average Weight 16mm LH- 8.0-8.2oz
Average Weight 14mm LH - 7.9-8.1oz
Total Length - 16.3 Inches
Width - 7.7 Inches
Grip Circumference - 4.125 Inches
Grip has 2 polyurethane inserts to reduce shock and help with tennis elbow
Core - Optimized C7 Polymers and high-grade performance honeycomb
Core Thickness - 16mm
Edge Guard: Anti-Abrasion TPU
Vatic Pro has paddles where prices start at under $100 and even $10 less with the off$10 promo code at checkout.
11SIX24 - Hurache-X Control vs. Hurache-X Control+ Pickleball Paddle
Hurache-X Control+ Pickleball Paddle
11SIX24 has an unusual name but they manufacture a great paddle with their Hurache series at a very reasonable price. The Hurache-X Control+ is slightly lower cost than Hurache-X Control where although there is a slight deviation in the name, they have completely different components as noted below in the specifications. I testing the 16mm versions of these paddles, I found the lower cost Hurache-X Control+ was more optimal in all around control, power, and spin than the Hurache-X Control due to the more soft feel. The Hurache-X Control has a more attractive appeal with the Kevlar layer where I may have a more favorable opinion with the 14mm version of this paddle. All models can be discounted further with the promo code 10off used during checkout on their site.
Specifications:
Hurache-X Control +
USA Pickleball Approved
Surface: 11SIX24 CFC Surface - 3 Layers. 2 raw toray T700 Carbon Fiber and 1 fiberglass
Foam reinforced edges
Unibody construction
Average Weight - 8.0-8.3oz
Total Length - 16.5 Inches
Width - 7.5 Inches
Grip Circumference - 4.125 Inches
Grip Length - 6 Inches. Great for two handed backhands!
Swing weight - 115-118
Twist weight - 6.29
Unique serial number
Free paddle cove
Hurache-X Control
USA Pickleball Approved
Materials: 3 layers of Toray T700 Carbon Fiber and 1 layer of Kevlar®
Foam reinforced walls
Average Weight - 8.0-8.3oz
Total Length - 16.5 Inches
Width - 7.5 Inches
Grip Circumference - 4.125 Inches
Handle Length - 6 Inches
Core Thickness - 14 and 16mm
Swing weight - 115-118
Twist weight - 6.15-6.25
Unique serial number
Free paddle cover