Spitfire Standard
83/100PaddleDB score#1 of 58 paddles
Performance
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Paddle Specs
- Generation
- 4
- Core Material
- Gen 4 Turbo Foam
- Face Material
- QuadFiber
- RPM
- N/A
- Shape
- Widebody
- Paddle Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 107
- Twist Weight
- 7.4
- Handle Length
- 5.3 in
- Grip Size
- 4.125
Description
One of the highest value paddles in the market in 2026, coming in under $100 with code PADDLEDB. This is a very poppy widebody paddle with slightly more power than the Elongated version. The grit on this paddle is insane and could easily be mistaken for a $200-$250 paddle.
How the Spitfire Standard compares
The Spartus Spitfire Standard is a 16mm widebody pickleball paddle designed for power players, released in 2026, with a list price of $99.99. In PaddleDB's ratings it scores Power 88, Pop 97, Spin 94, Agility 62 and Control 86 out of 100. Its strongest rating is Spin, higher than 98% of the 99 paddles rated for spin. Its all-round score of 83 ranks #1 of 58 paddles rated in all four core categories. It weighs 7.9 oz, has a swing weight of 107 and a twist weight of 7.4.
Strengths and trade-offs, by the numbers
Stands out for
- Spin rating of 94/100 — higher than 98% of the 99 paddles PaddleDB has rated for spin.
- Control rating of 86/100 — higher than 97% of the 76 paddles PaddleDB has rated for control.
- Swing weight of 107 is lighter than 97% of paddles — quick to move in hand battles.
- Pop rating of 97/100 — higher than 95% of the 82 paddles PaddleDB has rated for pop.
Trade-offs
Nothing stands out against the rest of the database.
Where the Spitfire Standard ranks
- #1 Best Pickleball Paddles of 58
- #1 Best Pickleball Paddles Under $100 of 20
- #1 Best Pickleball Paddles Under $150 of 37
- #1 Best Pickleball Paddles Under $200 of 79
- #1 Best 16mm Pickleball Paddles of 83
- #1 Best Widebody Pickleball Paddles of 12
- #1 Best Foam Core Pickleball Paddles of 43
- #2 Best Pickleball Paddles for Control of 76
- #2 Best Pickleball Paddles for Spin of 99
- #3 Best Pickleball Paddles for Pop and Hand Battles of 82
- #6 Most Maneuverable Pickleball Paddles (Agility) of 85
- #6 Most Forgiving Pickleball Paddles (Highest Twist Weight) of 82
- #9 Lightest Pickleball Paddles of 96
Spartus Spitfire Standard specs
| Brand | Spartus |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 |
| Generation | 4 |
| Designed for | Power |
| Shape | Widebody |
| Thickness | 16 mm |
| Length | 16 in |
| Width | 8 in |
| Face length | 10.7 in |
| Handle length | 5.3 in |
| Grip size | 4.125 in |
| Weight | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weight | 107 |
| Twist weight | 7.4 |
| Core | Gen 4 Turbo Foam |
| Face | QuadFiber |
| Surface texture | PermaGritNano |
| Warranty | 180 days |
| List price | $99.99 |
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 Spitfire Standard (this paddle) | 88 | 86 | 94 | 62 | $99.99 |
| Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated | 93 | N/A | 88 | N/A | N/A |
| Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Flash | 93 | N/A | 88 | N/A | N/A |
| 11six24 Pegasus Power 2 | 90 | 78 | 87 | 58 | $209.99 |
| Luzz Pro 4 Inferno | 79 | N/A | 81 | 52 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spartus Spitfire Standard good for power?
It is about average for power. Its Power rating is 88/100, ranking 26 of 82 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power — higher than 67% of them.
Is the Spartus Spitfire Standard good for control?
Its Control rating is 86/100, ranking 2 of 76 paddles rated for control — higher than 97% of them.
What is the swing weight of the Spartus Spitfire Standard?
107. That is heavier than 3% of the 106 paddles in PaddleDB with a measured swing weight (median 115.5).
How much does the Spartus Spitfire Standard weigh?
7.9 oz. The median paddle in PaddleDB weighs 8.09 oz.
How much does the Spartus Spitfire Standard cost?
The Spartus Spitfire Standard has a list price of $99.99. 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.