ProXR Signature 13 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, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the ProXR Signature 13, which costs $70.
Power
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
88 vs 84
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 83
Forgiveness
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
89 vs 70
Hand speed
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
107 vs 111 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$70 at IQ 77.2 vs $109.99 at IQ 87.4
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.
- 84Power88
- 83Control86
- 90Spin88
- 70Forgiveness89
- 69Sweet spot90
- 73Stability89
- 78Maneuverability86
- 78Pop88
- 85Touch85
- 75Consistency87
- 68Swing weight65
- 59Twist weight87
- 51Launch angle59
- 77Plow through81
- 83Softness80
ProXR Signature 13 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 | ProXR Signature 13 | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $70 — better | $109.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.2 | 87.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 13 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 7.4 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 6 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
ProXR Signature 13 verdict
The thin-core ProXR. Same angled handle, 13 mm core, noticeably more pop and faster hands than the 16 mm at the same price.
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 twist weight: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 87 against 59 for ProXR Signature 13 — a 28-point gap. They are effectively level on control, swing weight, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProXR Signature 13 is $39.989999999999995 cheaper at $70.
Twist weight
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 28 points (87 vs 59).
Sweet spot
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 21 points (90 vs 69).
Forgiveness
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 19 points (89 vs 70).
Stability
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 16 points (89 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 90 vs 69, forgiveness 89 vs 70, twist weight 87 vs 59. Twist weight 7.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 70, maneuverability 86 vs 78, consistency 87 vs 75. At 107 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
- Consistency
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 — maneuverability 86 vs 78, power 88 vs 84, plow through 81 vs 77. Swing weight 107 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 70, twist weight 87 vs 59. Its 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
ProXR Signature 13
Take ProXR Signature 13 if you prefer an elongated face and a 6 in handle and a 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core — it gives up nothing measurable to Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm.
Read the ProXR Signature 13 review →Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm if you want twist weight (+28), sweet spot (+21), forgiveness (+19). 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
ProXR Signature 13
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
ProXR Signature 13 vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the ProXR Signature 13 or the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.4 vs 77.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 28 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 107 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for ProXR Signature 13. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the ProXR Signature 13 or the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 88 for power against 84 for ProXR Signature 13. 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at 86 versus 83. 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?
- ProXR Signature 13 scores 90 for spin off its 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face, against 88 for the QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face on Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm. In practice a 2-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 70). Its 7.4 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?
- ProXR Signature 13 costs $70, $39.989999999999995 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?
- ProXR Signature 13: 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish 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?
- ProXR Signature 13, at 6 in of handle against 5.3 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which ProXR Signature 13 avoids.
- 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. ProXR Signature 13 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProXR Signature 13 to the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads on twist weight by 28 points; everything else is within 21 points. At $70 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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