{"product_id":"spartus-spitfire-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,Segoe UI,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #111; color: #fff; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePreorder · Ships 8\/24 – 8\/25 · \u003cspan style=\"color: #c5ea6c;\"\u003eUSAP Approved\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 12px 16px; background: #C5EA6C; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUse code \u003cstrong\u003eSPITFIRE10\u003c\/strong\u003e for 10% off your whole order — grips, covers, balls and all. Applied in cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 12px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eSpartus Spitfire — Elongated 16mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eEvery year a paddle shows up that makes you question what you paid for the last one. This is that paddle. The Spitfire Elongated runs $109.99 and it tested at 2,132 RPM of spin in independent lab testing — 98th percentile of every paddle they have ever put on the machine. That is not a typo and it is not a manufacturer claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eThree things get it there: a Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core that gives you a softer, hollower impact than thermoformed carbon without giving up pop, a four-layer QuadFiber carbon face, and the PermaGritNano surface — which held 94% of its Ra roughness and 97% of its Rz through durability testing. That is Tier 1 grit retention. Translation: the bite you feel on day one is roughly the bite you get in month three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaseline drivers and spin-heavy players — topspin drives, rolls, dipping drops, heavy serves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has burned through raw carbon faces and is tired of buying grit back every few months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want elongated reach and leverage at a real-world price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond-paddle buyers who want a legitimate power option without a $200+ commitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eIntermediate and up. The elongated shape buys you reach and leverage and asks for clean contact in return. Lab testing put the sweet spot at 84% and maneuverability at 85% — solid, not enormous — so if your mechanics are still coming together, a hybrid shape will forgive more. Advanced players who already swing hard get the most out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpin that is genuinely elite\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2,132 RPM measured, 98th percentile. Not close to the top. At the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGen 4 Turbo Foam core\u003c\/strong\u003e — the EPP foam gives a softer, hollower feel at contact than a thermoformed carbon build, which makes it easier to take pace off at the kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermaGritNano surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tier 1 grit durability in independent testing. The face does not go polite on you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow swing weight for a power paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e — 116–117 means you keep your hands in fast exchanges instead of getting stuck mid-swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe price\u003c\/strong\u003e — you are getting 93% power and 100% spin scores for $109.99. That math does not usually work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600; width: 45%;\"\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eGeneration 4 Turbo Foam (EPP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eQuadFiber — 4-layer carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003ePermaGritNano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e16.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e7.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e4.125\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e7.85 oz (± 0.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e116 (manufacturer) · 117 (lab tested)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e6.2 (manufacturer) · 6.18 (lab tested)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBalance Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e246mm (lab tested)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e2,100+ RPM (manufacturer) · 2,132 RPM (lab tested)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eUSAP approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e180-day limited manufacturer warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eFree neoprene paddle cover ($20 value)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin: -16px 0 24px;\"\u003eManufacturer specs per Spartus. Figures marked \"lab tested\" are third-party measured data from Pickleball Effect, not manufacturer claims. Weight and grip size vary slightly unit to unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003ePerformance Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eThird-party lab scores, on their percentile scale: \u003cstrong\u003ePower 93% · Pop 90% · Spin 100% · Control 79% · Sweet Spot 84% · Maneuverability 85%\u003c\/strong\u003e. That profile is exactly what it looks like — this is a power-and-spin paddle first, and control is the trade you are making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe interesting number is the swing weight. At 116–117 with a 246mm balance point, it is noticeably lighter through the swing than most elongated power paddles, which usually sit 120+. You get the reach and the leverage of the elongated shape without the sluggishness at the net. The foam core is what makes that work — it produces power from the material rather than from mass out at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eFeel is softer and hollower than a thermoformed carbon paddle. Some players love that, some miss the crisp crack. If you are coming off a thermoformed build, give it a few sessions before you judge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eQuick Buying Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f6f6; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want maximum spin per dollar, you drive and roll more than you dink, you like elongated reach, or you keep wearing out paddle faces and want grit that lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a control-first paddle, you need the most forgiving sweet spot available, or you specifically want the crisp thermoformed carbon feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #111; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpitfire Elongated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAIREO Cyclone 2.0 16mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eGherkin DRACO 16mm Hybrid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e$109.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e$199.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003e$179.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eGen 4 Turbo Foam (EPP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003ePulseFoam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eFull foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eHybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003ePower · elite spin · grit durability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003ePower · spin · premium build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003ePower with a more forgiving face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePick it for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eThe most spin per dollar on the wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003eA step up in build quality and feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 12px;\"\u003ePower without committing to elongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eBoth comparison paddles are in stock at Spinwave right now. If you want the same elongated power profile with a more premium build and a crisper feel, go \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aireo-cyclone-2-0-amber-policare\" style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eAIREO Cyclone 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e. If the elongated shape scares you but you still want foam-core power, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gherkin-usa-draco-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eGherkin DRACO Hybrid\u003c\/a\u003e is the safer landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eThe Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eGeneration 4 Turbo Foam.\u003c\/strong\u003e An EPP foam core rather than a honeycomb polymer. Foam returns energy through the material itself, which is how this paddle produces 93% power scores at a 116 swing weight instead of needing mass out at the tip. It also reads softer and hollower at contact, which helps on resets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eQuadFiber Layup.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four layers of carbon fiber in the face. More layers means a stiffer, more consistent hitting surface across the paddle rather than a face that flexes differently near the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003ePermaGritNano Surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e The grit texture is engineered to survive, not just to feel aggressive in the store. Independent durability testing measured 94% Ra retention and 97% Rz retention — a Tier 1 rating. Most sprayed textures lose meaningful bite in weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does my preorder ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreorders ship \u003cstrong\u003e8\/24 – 8\/25\u003c\/strong\u003e from our Great Neck location. You get tracking the moment it moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a discount code?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — \u003cstrong\u003eSPITFIRE10\u003c\/strong\u003e takes 10% off your entire order, not just this paddle. Add an overgrip, a cover, a tube of balls, whatever you need — it all comes off. It does not stack with other promos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it tournament legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for USAP-sanctioned play — the Spitfire is on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list. UPA-A approval (PPA \/ MLP pro divisions) is not confirmed as of this listing. If you compete in UPA-A events, check the current UPA-A list before you buy, or call us and we will help you find a paddle that covers both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the spin number real?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is measured, not claimed. 2,132 RPM came from Pickleball Effect's independent lab, which puts it in the 98th percentile of everything they have tested. Spartus advertises 2,100+ RPM, so the third-party result actually came in slightly above the manufacturer number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — a neoprene paddle cover is included, a $20 value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I do not like it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou get our 30-day play-test guarantee. Take it on court, hit with it for real, and if it is not your paddle, send it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px; border-left: 5px solid #C5EA6C; padding-left: 12px;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eNot sure whether elongated fits your game, or torn between this and something in the $200 tier? Talk to us — we play, we have hit with these, and we will tell you straight if it is not the right paddle for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eCall \u003cstrong\u003e516-232-6000\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spinwavepickleball.com\" style=\"color: #111;\"\u003einfo@spinwavepickleball.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Support hours Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm ET. Or stop into Great Neck and put one in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spartus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52277199831338,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/SFE1.png?v=1787056928","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/spartus-spitfire-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}