Olympus
48/100PaddleDB score#55 of 58 paddles
Performance
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Paddle Specs
- Generation
- 3
- Core Material
- Ascension Core™
- Face Material
- Toray T700 Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass
- RPM
- 2,016
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Paddle Weight
- 8.03 oz
- Swing Weight
- 110.55
- Twist Weight
- 6.25
- Handle Length
- 5.375 in
- Grip Size
- 4.25
Description
Multuple 2024 Paddle of the Year awards: Top Hybrid Power Paddle, Top 10 Paddle of 2024 - Pickleball Studio, All Drive No Drop, Tickle My Pickleball, Pickleball Medicine, Pickleball Tech Dude
How the Olympus compares
The Spartus Olympus is a 14mm hybrid pickleball paddle designed for power players, released in 2024, with a list price of $199. In PaddleDB's ratings it scores Power 34, Pop 26, Spin 62, Agility 49 and Control 46 out of 100. Its strongest rating is Agility, higher than 64% of the 85 paddles rated for agility. Its all-round score of 48 ranks #55 of 58 paddles rated in all four core categories. It weighs 8.03 oz, has a swing weight of 110.5 and a twist weight of 6.25.
Strengths and trade-offs, by the numbers
Stands out for
- Swing weight of 110.5 is lighter than 86% of paddles — quick to move in hand battles.
Trade-offs
- Pop rating of 26/100 ranks 79 of 82 — in the bottom quarter for pop.
- Control rating of 46/100 ranks 72 of 76 — in the bottom quarter for control.
- Power rating of 34/100 ranks 73 of 82 — in the bottom quarter for power.
- Spin rating of 62/100 ranks 82 of 99 — in the bottom quarter for spin.
Where the Olympus ranks
- #3 Best 14mm Pickleball Paddles of 13
Spartus Olympus specs
| Brand | Spartus |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 |
| Generation | 3 |
| Designed for | Power |
| Shape | Hybrid |
| Thickness | 14 mm |
| Length | 16.25 in |
| Width | 7.65 in |
| Face length | 10.875 in |
| Handle length | 5.375 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in |
| Weight | 8.03 oz |
| Swing weight | 110.5 |
| Twist weight | 6.25 |
| Spin RPM | 2,016 |
| Core | Ascension Core™ |
| Face | Toray T700 Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass |
| Surface texture | PermaGrit™ |
| Approval | USAP |
| Warranty | 180 Days |
| List price | $199 |
Paddles with similar ratings
Closest matches on Power, Control, Spin and Agility, favouring the same thickness and shape.
| Paddle | Power | Control | Spin | Agility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartus Olympus (this paddle) | 34 | 46 | 62 | 49 | $199 |
| Enhance MPP Turbo Widebody | 38 | N/A | 62 | N/A | $119.99 |
| Vatic Pro PRISM Flash (14mm) | 32 | N/A | 68 | 45 | $99.99 |
| Joola Hyperion Pro IV (14mm) | N/A | 49 | 68 | N/A | $279.95 |
| Joola Perseus Pro IV (14mm) | N/A | 48 | 61 | 37 | $279.95 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spartus Olympus good for power?
Not especially. Its Power rating is 34/100, ranking 73 of 82 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power — higher than 11% of them.
Is the Spartus Olympus good for control?
Its Control rating is 46/100, ranking 72 of 76 paddles rated for control — higher than 5% of them.
What is the swing weight of the Spartus Olympus?
110.5. That is heavier than 14% of the 106 paddles in PaddleDB with a measured swing weight (median 115.5).
How much does the Spartus Olympus weigh?
8.03 oz. The median paddle in PaddleDB weighs 8.09 oz.
Is the Spartus Olympus USAP approved?
Yes — PaddleDB lists it as approved by USAP. Approval lists change, so confirm on the official list before a sanctioned event.
How much does the Spartus Olympus cost?
The Spartus Olympus has a list price of $199. Code PADDLEDB gives 10% Off at Spartus.
Ratings are relative to the 112 paddles in PaddleDB: 100 is the highest value in the database, 1 the lowest. How we rate paddles.