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Bread & Butter Wild Thing vs Spartus Ballista
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Bread & Butter Wild Thing
Spartus Ballista
Price
$189.99
$159.99
Swing Weight
113
110
Twist Weight
5.91
5.66
Weight
7.7 oz
8 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
55.8 MPH
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Pop
35.6 MPH
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Spin
1907 RPM
1863 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 2
Gen 2/Edgeless
Balance
239mm
233mm
Bread & Butter Wild Thing
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.8 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +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
- +Lightweight at 7.7 oz (bottom 4%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Players with Arm Issues
Code: PBEFFECT
Spartus Ballista
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +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
- +Competitive price at $159.99 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.66 (12th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
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