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Ballr Pro vs Spartus Gladius 16
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Ballr Pro
Spartus Gladius 16
Price
$99.99
$84.99
Swing Weight
126
125
Twist Weight
6.18
6.19
Weight
8 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Spin
1943 RPM
1791 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Balance
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245mm
Ballr Pro
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 126 (top 3%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Great value at $99.99 — cheaper than 96% of paddles (avg $197)
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 126 (top 3%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Singles PlayersTennis ConvertsBudget-Conscious Buyers
Spartus Gladius 16
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 125 (top 5%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Great value at $84.99 — cheaper than 99% of paddles (avg $197)
Cons
- −Limited spin at 1791 RPM (14th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Very high swing weight of 125 (top 5%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Singles PlayersTennis ConvertsBudget-Conscious Buyers
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