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Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | HEAD Extreme Tour 16 | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 87.4/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $109.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.2 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Surface | Textured carbon fiber | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Handle | 5.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $180.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $109.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8488
- Control8486
- Spin8688
- Forgiveness8689
- Sweet spot8690
- Stability8689
- Maneuverability7686
- Pop8288
- Touch8085
- Consistency8487
- Swing weight7465
- Twist weight8287
- Launch angle5459
- Plow through8481
- Softness7680
Bars listed in the order HEAD Extreme Tour 16 · Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Verdicts
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
HEAD's most balanced pickleball build yet. Nothing spikes, but nothing drops below 74 either — a dependable tournament paddle for players who dislike surprises.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
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.