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Spartus Spitfire

Released Jul 2026 · 3 reviewers counted · 9 reviews collected

Spartus Spitfire scores 84.3 out of 100 on PaddleScore, from 3 reviewers.

USA PickleballApproved for USA Pickleball play

84.3
Strong
Provisional while few paddles are rated
Most likely range: 80.7 to 87.9
Ahead of 80% of paddles we rate

Every review

  • John KewCore reviewer
    Jul 2026 · Long-term test
    Verdict rated
    88
    our reading
    Counts
    high
    Why this counts high
    • Publishes lab data
    • Long-term test
    All the factors →
    Pros
    • +Elite spin
    • +Big, forgiving sweet spot
    • +Power-level firepower
    • +Excellent value at about $99
    Cons
    • –Spin durability not yet confirmed on production paddles
    Read the full review at John Kew ↗
  • Pickleball EffectCore reviewer
    Jul 2026 · Standard test
    Verdict rated
    86.5
    our reading
    Counts
    high
    Why this counts high
    • Publishes lab data
    All the factors →
    Pros
    • +Elite spin
    • +Durable grit that holds its spin
    • +Soft, hollow feel that stands out among foam paddles
    • +About $100
    Cons
    • –Only available in an elongated shape
    Read the full review at Pickleball Effect ↗
  • Pickleball Pursuit
    Jul 2026 · Standard test
    Verdict rated
    91
    our reading
    Counts
    standard
    Pros
    • +Elite spin and shot shaping
    • +Strong mid-to-upper tier power
    • +Highly predictable power curve
    • +Good sweet spot for an elongated
    • +Light with room to customise
    • +Outstanding value at $100
    Cons
    • –Grit less permanent than rival textures
    • –Handle shorter than most elongated paddles
    • –Feel wrong for those wanting soft and smooth
    • –Maneuverability not elite
    • –Only the elongated shape available
    Read the full review at Pickleball Pursuit ↗

6 further reviews are collected for this paddle and not yet read through. They are listed here once an editor has worked through them, and they count towards the score only after that.

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What reviewers agree on

Every criterion any reviewer raised, and who raised it. Split rows first — where reviewers disagree is usually the part worth reading.

  • DurabilitySplit
    +1 praises itPickleball Effect
    –2 criticise itJohn Kew, Pickleball Pursuit
  • FeelSplit
    +1 praises itPickleball Effect
    –1 criticises itPickleball Pursuit
  • Spin
    +3 praise itJohn Kew, Pickleball Effect, Pickleball Pursuit
  • Value
    +3 praise itJohn Kew, Pickleball Effect, Pickleball Pursuit
  • Other
    –2 criticise itPickleball Effect, Pickleball Pursuit
  • Power
    +2 praise itJohn Kew, Pickleball Pursuit
  • Sweet spot
    +2 praise itJohn Kew, Pickleball Pursuit
  • Weight
    +1 praises itPickleball Pursuit
    –1 criticises itPickleball Pursuit
  • Control
    +1 praises itPickleball Pursuit
  • Handle
    –1 criticises itPickleball Pursuit

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