Spartus Gladius Centurion Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Price: $99.99. Swing weight: 118. Twist weight: 5.93. Weight: 8 oz. Spin: 1829 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
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
- Great value at $99.99 — cheaper than 96% of paddles (avg $197)
Cons
- Limited spin at 1829 RPM (17th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 118 (71th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 118 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $99.99, it's cheaper than 96% of paddles (avg $197)
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Spartus
Gladius Centurion
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
$99.99
Find Your MatchElongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2Control
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
118
87th percentile
Twist Weight
5.93
28th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Spin
1829 RPM
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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
- +Great value at $99.99 — cheaper than 96% of paddles (avg $197)
Cons
- −Limited spin at 1829 RPM (17th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 118 (71th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 118 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $99.99, it's cheaper than 96% of paddles (avg $197)
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