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Element6 Zephyr vs Spartus Odyssey Apex 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Element6 Zephyr
Spartus Odyssey Apex 16mm
Price
$139.99
$94.99
Swing Weight
108
110
Twist Weight
6.84
6.41
Weight
7.8 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
58 MPH
57.4 MPH
Pop
37.4 MPH
36.1 MPH
Spin
2021 RPM
2130 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
Hybrid
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 4
Gen 1
Balance
234mm
238mm
Element6 Zephyr
This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (58 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 87th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.4 MPH — top 9% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Exceptional stability — 6.84 twist weight is 82th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 17th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
BeginnersAdvanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersDoubles Specialists
Code: PBEFFECT
Spartus Odyssey Apex 16mm
This paddle delivers 80th percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 76th percentile spin (2130 RPM) — a control option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (80th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Good spin generation at 2130 RPM (76th percentile)
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Great value at $94.99 — cheaper than 98% of paddles (avg $197)
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power
Best For
Power PlayersControl / Touch PlayersBudget-Conscious Buyers
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
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