Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash
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 79.8), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
90 vs 71
Spin
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
88 vs 84
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
85 vs 82
Hand speed
109 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$74 at IQ 79.8 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.
- 90Power71
- 84Control86
- 88Spin84
- 82Forgiveness85
- 83Sweet spot82
- 83Stability78
- 77Maneuverability83
- 88Pop72
- 85Touch80
- 84Consistency83
- 74Swing weight48
- 79Twist weight72
- 59Launch angle62
- 85Plow through60
- 80Softness84
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm | Vatic Pro Prism Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $109.99 | $74 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.1 — better | 79.8 |
| Weight(oz) | 7.85 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 109 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.2 — better | 6 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.125 |
| Surface | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Core material | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) | Polymer honeycomb |
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.
Vatic Pro Prism Flash verdict
Raw carbon spin numbers usually cost twice this much. The elongated shape is slightly less forgiving, so pick this only if you already make consistent contact.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 74 against 48 for Vatic Pro Prism Flash — a 26-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, launch angle, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vatic Pro Prism Flash is $35.989999999999995 cheaper at $74.
Swing weight
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 26 points (74 vs 48).
Plow through
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 25 points (85 vs 60).
Power
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 19 points (90 vs 71).
Pop
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.4 vs 81 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Prism Flash and keep the $35.989999999999995.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
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 — power 90 vs 71, spin 88 vs 84, touch 85 vs 80. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Spin
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — plow through 85 vs 60, power 90 vs 71, spin 88 vs 84. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.4 vs 82.1 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Prism Flash and keep the $35.989999999999995.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm if you want swing weight (+26), plow through (+25), power (+19). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm review →Vatic Pro Prism Flash
Take Vatic Pro Prism Flash if you want maneuverability (+6), softness (+4). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vatic Pro Prism Flash review →Where to Buy
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Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash FAQ
- Which is better, the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm or the Vatic Pro Prism Flash?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84.1 vs 79.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 26 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash, at 109 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm or the Vatic Pro Prism Flash?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 90 for power against 71 for Vatic Pro Prism Flash. 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?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash at 86 versus 84. 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 88 for spin off its QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face, against 84 for the Raw T700 carbon fiber face on Vatic Pro Prism Flash. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash, with the higher forgiveness score (85 vs 82). Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm actually carries the higher twist weight (6.2 vs 6), but Vatic Pro Prism Flash makes it back on sweet spot (82) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash costs $74, $35.989999999999995 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face. Vatic Pro Prism Flash: 16 mm Polymer honeycomb core with a Raw T700 carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.3 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 85 and sweet spot 82 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm 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 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 109) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Vatic Pro Prism Flash to the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads on swing weight by 26 points; everything else is within 25 points. At $109.99 vs $74, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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