Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (84.1 vs 77), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
90 vs 85
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Forgiveness
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
82 vs 70
Hand speed
112 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$80 at IQ 77 vs $109.99 at IQ 84.1
Overall pick: Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 84.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 85Power90
- 82Control84
- 90Spin88
- 70Forgiveness82
- 68Sweet spot83
- 73Stability83
- 76Maneuverability77
- 79Pop88
- 85Touch85
- 75Consistency84
- 69Swing weight74
- 59Twist weight79
- 51Launch angle59
- 79Plow through85
- 82Softness80
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 | Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $80 — better | $109.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77 | 84.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 7.85 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 12.7 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 6.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.75 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.375 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | Control Pro Black Polymer Core | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 verdict
A thin 12.7 mm elongated build with a soft Control Pro core — an unusual pairing that produces quick hands and a low launch instead of the usual thin-core pop.
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm verdict
A lower-price elongated power design with listed swing weight 116, quicker handling than Cannon’s nominal 122, and similar twist-weight territory. Turbo Foam and QuadFiber target power with dwell and touch; our DNA is estimated, not a measured same-lab comparison.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 79 against 59 for Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 is $29.989999999999995 cheaper at $80.
Twist weight
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 20 points (79 vs 59).
Sweet spot
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 15 points (83 vs 68).
Forgiveness
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 12 points (82 vs 70).
Stability
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 10 points (83 vs 73).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 83 vs 68, twist weight 79 vs 59, forgiveness 82 vs 70. Twist weight 6.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 82 vs 70, consistency 84 vs 75, power 90 vs 85. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — power 90 vs 85, plow through 85 vs 79, control 84 vs 82. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 79 vs 59, forgiveness 82 vs 70. Its 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core at 7.85 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7
Take Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 if you prefer a 5.75 in handle and a 12.7 mm Control Pro Black Polymer Core — it gives up nothing measurable to Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm.
Read the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 review →Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm if you want twist weight (+20), sweet spot (+15), forgiveness (+12). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 or the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84.1 vs 77), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7, at 112 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 or the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 90 for power against 85 for Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7. That comes from a 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm at 84 versus 82. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face, against 88 for the QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face on Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (82 vs 70). Its 6.2 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 costs $80, $29.989999999999995 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7: 12.7 mm Control Pro Black Polymer Core with a Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 83 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm at 7.85 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 to the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads on twist weight by 20 points; everything else is within 15 points. At $80 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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