{"product_id":"spartus-spitfire-pickleball-paddle-elongated-and-widebody","title":"Spartus Spitfire Pickleball Paddle | 16mm Elongated \u0026 Widebody","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpartus Spitfire 16mm Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines a power-focused Generation 4 Turbo Foam core with the touch and spin needed for a well-rounded game. Available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElongated and Standard\/Widebody shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Spitfire gives players two distinct handling profiles while sharing the same core construction and surface technologies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts QuadFiber face features a four-layer carbon fiber layup designed to provide ball dwell time and responsive feel. Combined with PermaGritNano surface technology, the Spitfire supports powerful drives, controlled resets, precise drops, and spin-focused shots. The result is a paddle suited to players who want offensive capability without giving up the touch required for the soft game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElongated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for additional reach and a longer paddle profile, or the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard\/Widebody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a wider face, lower swingweight, and higher twistweight. Both configurations are designed for players who value power, spin, control, and a connected feel at contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneration 4 Turbo Foam Core:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e EPP foam construction designed to deliver powerful response and a distinctive impact feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePermaGritNano Surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Durable grit technology developed for consistent spin performance, rated #1 for Tier 1 durable grit by Pickleball Effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuadFiber Face:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four-layer carbon fiber construction designed to provide dwell time and controlled ball contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower and Touch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supports aggressive drives and counters alongside dinks, drops, and resets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Shape Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elongated for additional reach or Standard\/Widebody for a wider hitting surface and quicker handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,100+ RPM Spin Rating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Published spin specification for both shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSAP Approved:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both configurations are listed as USAP approved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElongated 16mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard \/ Widebody 16mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpartus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpartus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpitfire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpitfire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElongated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard \/ Widebody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSAP Approval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneration 4 Turbo Foam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneration 4 Turbo Foam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrip Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.3\" (5.5\" usable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.125\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.125\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.85 oz (± 0.2 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.9 oz (± 0.2 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwingweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e116\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e107\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwistweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,100+ RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,100+ RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle Face Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuadFiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuadFiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePermaGritNano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePermaGritNano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich Spitfire Shape Should You Choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElongated 16mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Elongated Spitfire features a 16.5-inch length and 7.5-inch width, providing additional reach for players who prefer a longer paddle profile. With a swingweight of 116 and twistweight of 6.2, it offers a different balance of reach and handling than the Standard\/Widebody.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited for players who prefer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional reach on court\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA longer, narrower paddle profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 5.5-inch grip length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA higher swingweight than the Widebody version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard \/ Widebody 16mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Standard\/Widebody Spitfire features a 16-inch length and 8-inch width. Its 107 swingweight supports quicker paddle movement, while its 7.4 twistweight indicates greater resistance to twisting on off-center contact compared with the Elongated version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited for players who prefer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wider paddle face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaster handling during kitchen exchanges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreater resistance to twisting on off-center hits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lower swingweight for counters and quick reactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower when you need it:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generation 4 Turbo Foam provides the responsive core construction behind the Spitfire's power-focused design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpin-focused surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PermaGritNano supports topspin and slice with a durable textured finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel for the soft game:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e QuadFiber construction emphasizes dwell time for controlled drops, dinks, and resets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour preferred shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose the longer Elongated profile or the wider Standard\/Widebody configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasured handling differences:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compare swingweight and twistweight to select the paddle that better suits your playing preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompetition-ready approval:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both configurations are USAP approved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Spartus Spitfire 16mm Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in your selected shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Neoprene Paddle Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ($20 stated value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe specialize in pickleball gear and paddles, and we are committed to offering authentic products and expert-level service to players of all levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd this high-performance paddle to your collection today and elevate your game!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pickleball Parents","offers":[{"title":"Elongated","offer_id":46004731543743,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Widebody","offer_id":67704107729087,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/2239\/2255\/files\/SFE1_1800x1800_7acdbde9-bc04-45d6-a111-65ac3b0b0d46.webp?v=1785855220","url":"https:\/\/pickleballparents.com\/products\/spartus-spitfire-pickleball-paddle-elongated-and-widebody","provider":"Pickleball Parents","version":"1.0","type":"link"}