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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 | Paddletek Tempest Wave V3 | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 82.9/100 | 87.4/100 |
| MSRP | $150 | $109.99 |
| Best tracked price | $150 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 110 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.1 | 7.4 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | widebody |
| Surface | Textured carbon | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Handle | 5.25 in | 5.3 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Paddletek Tempest Wave V3
- Tracked range
- $150 – $156
- Typical (median)
- $153
- All-time low
- $150
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
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™
- Power7288
- Control9286
- Spin8088
- Forgiveness8689
- Sweet spot8790
- Stability8289
- Maneuverability8186
- Pop6888
- Touch9185
- Consistency8987
- Swing weight5665
- Twist weight7687
- Launch angle5859
- Plow through6681
- Softness8880
Bars listed in the order Paddletek Tempest Wave V3 · Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Verdicts
Paddletek Tempest Wave V3
The reference control paddle for players who do not want the weight of a 20 mm build. Touch scores trail only the Luxx.
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.