Spartus Odyssey Apex 16mm Review
This paddle delivers 80th percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 76th percentile spin (2130 RPM) — a control option in a hybrid shape.
Price: $94.99. Swing weight: 110. Twist weight: 6.41. Weight: 7.9 oz. Power: 57.4 MPH. Spin: 2130 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Carbon.
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 Players: 57.4 MPH drive speed (80th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Control / Touch Players: Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $94.99, it's cheaper than 98% of paddles (avg $197)
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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.
$94.99
Find Your MatchHybrid16mm coreCarbonGen 1Firepower SoftControl
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
110
17th percentile
Twist Weight
6.41
63th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57.4 MPH
18th percentile
Pop
36.1 MPH
15th percentile
Spin
2130 RPM
Very High
Balance
238mm
Grip Length
5.35"
Grip Size
4.25"
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 Players
57.4 MPH drive speed (80th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Control / Touch Players
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $94.99, it's cheaper than 98% of paddles (avg $197)
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