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Diller Wood Paddle 9mm vs Spartus Orion Apex
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Diller Wood Paddle 9mm
Spartus Orion Apex
Price
$13.59
$94.95
Swing Weight
111
111
Twist Weight
5.02
5.91
Weight
9 oz
7.9 oz
Core
—
16mm
Power
56.2 MPH
55.4 MPH
Pop
34.8 MPH
35.5 MPH
Spin
1167 RPM
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Shape
—
Elongated
Face
Composite
Carbon
Build
—
Gen 1
Balance
228mm
240mm
Diller Wood Paddle 9mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.2 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Great value at $13.59 — cheaper than 100% of paddles (avg $190)
Cons
- −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (11th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Limited spin at 1167 RPM (bottom 1%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.02 (bottom 1%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −On the heavy side at 9.0 oz (top 1%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Budget-Conscious Buyers
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Spartus Orion Apex
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.4 MPH power, plush 16mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
- +Great value at $94.95 — cheaper than 97% of paddles (avg $190)
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Budget-Conscious Buyers
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