ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, spin and value on Paddle DNA against the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16, which costs $150.
Power
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
88 vs 82
Spin
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
88 vs 84
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Hand speed
Too close to call
107 vs 109 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 87.4 vs $150 at IQ 84.2
Overall pick: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 87.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 82Power88
- 86Control86
- 84Spin88
- 88Forgiveness89
- 88Sweet spot90
- 84Stability89
- 78Maneuverability86
- 78Pop88
- 84Touch85
- 86Consistency87
- 68Swing weight65
- 82Twist weight87
- 52Launch angle59
- 80Plow through81
- 80Softness80
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $150 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.2 | 87.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 7.4 — better |
| Shape | standard | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 verdict
Onix finally ships a raw-carbon face. Forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 in a standard shape make it one of the safest $150 paddles on the market.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm verdict
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 88 against 78 for ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on swing weight, sweet spot, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is $40.010000000000005 cheaper at $109.99.
Pop
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Maneuverability
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 8 points (86 vs 78).
Launch angle
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 7 points (59 vs 52).
Power
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
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 Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — stability 89 vs 84, twist weight 87 vs 82, sweet spot 90 vs 88. Twist weight 7.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 86 vs 78, power 88 vs 82, spin 88 vs 84. At 107 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — power 88 vs 82, maneuverability 86 vs 78, spin 88 vs 84. Swing weight 107 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.5 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm and keep the $40.010000000000005.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16
Take ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 if you prefer a standard face and a 5 in handle and a 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb core — it gives up nothing measurable to Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm.
Read the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 review →Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm if you want pop (+10), maneuverability (+8), launch angle (+7). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm review →Where to Buy
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 or the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.4 vs 84.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 107 kg·cm² swing weight against 109 for ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 or the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 88 for power against 82 for ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16. That comes from a 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core swinging at 107 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 86 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 88 for spin off its QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face, against 84 for the Raw carbon fiber face on ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 88). Its 7.4 twist weight against 6.7 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm costs $109.99, $40.010000000000005 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?
- ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber face. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 5.3 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at 7.9 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 109) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 to the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads on pop by 10 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $150 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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