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Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
The Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is a 16 mm elongated pickleball paddle weighing 7.85 oz, with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face, listed around $109.99.
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.
From Spartus
Spartus lists the exact 16mm Elongated Spitfire with Gen 4 Turbo Foam, a four-layer QuadFiber carbon layup, PermaGritNano, average weight 7.85 oz ±0.2, swing weight 116, twist weight 6.2 and USAP approval. Durability and feel language describes manufacturer claims.
Official Spartus product page →Cross-shopping? Most buyers weigh the Spitfire Elongated 16mm against the Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm — see them side by side, or browse every Spartus paddle.
- Core
- 16 mm
- Weight
- 7.85 oz
- Swing wt
- 116
- Twist wt
- 6.2
- Shape
- elongated
- Surface
- QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano
- Grip
- 5.5 in
- Released
- 2026
Pros
- Lower listed swing inertia than Cannon
- PermaGritNano surface design
- Manufacturer price $109.99 at the latest check
Cons
- Still an attack-oriented paddle
- Surface durability varies with use
- DNA scores are editorial estimates
Paddle DNA Verdict
Last updated: October 2026
Derived from our published scoring model and sourced paddle specifications.
Should you buy the Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
The Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 84.1/100 on our IQ index, built from all 15 Paddle DNA traits. Its signature is pop (88/100, 80th percentile of the database — strong, well above the database average), backed by power at 90 and plow through at 85. The 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core and QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face at 7.85 oz make it a pace-first paddle: you win points by ending them.
Where it gives ground is control (84) and forgiveness (82). With a 116 kg·cm² swing weight and a 5.5 in handle it suits intermediate/advanced/pro players, two-handed backhands, balanced doubles play. Skip it if you specifically want the opposite profile — maximum pop and minimum dwell time.
Closest paddles by DNA: Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm ($279.99), Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm ($169), Vatic Pro Oni 16 ($130). Overall: a mid-pack pick overall — buy it for the specific trait it wins on, not as a category leader.
- Best for
- intermediate/advanced/pro players, two-handed backhands, balanced doubles play
- Playing style
- pace-first — you win points by ending them
- Avoid if
- you specifically want the opposite profile — maximum pop and minimum dwell time
Community consensus
What other players say about the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Verbatim excerpts from public discussion and independent reviews, plus the themes they add up to. These are other people's opinions, not ours, and every quote links back to where it was written.
No sourced community excerpts are published for this paddle yet. We only quote text we can link back to.
Who should buy the Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Former tennis players and two-handed backhands
- Singles players and drivers who end points with pace
- Topspin-heavy players rolling and dipping every ball
- Brand-new beginners still finding a contact point
AI paddle match
If you like the Spitfire Elongated 16mm, you'll probably like…
Each pick is the database's best answer to one specific question, ranked by how far it moves the needle versus the Spitfire Elongated 16mm.
- Better controlJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16Control 96 vs 84, touch 94 vs 85IQ 89.1 · $300
- More powerSelkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16Power 95 vs 90, pop 90 vs 88IQ 87.1 · $332.99
- Better valueVERSIX Strike 4FIQ 69.7 at $15 — $94.99 less than the Spitfire Elongated 16mmIQ 69.7 · $15
- Similar feelGearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mmClosest DNA profile in the database to the Spitfire Elongated 16mmIQ 82.7 · $279.99
- More spinCRBN-2X SquareSpin 96 vs 88 off a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply faceIQ 87.3 · $229
- More forgivingSix Zero Quartz ControlForgiveness 91 vs 82, sweet spot 92 vs 83IQ 88 · $190
Most compared with the Spitfire Elongated 16mm
The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mmIn depthIn-depth head-to-head
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mmIn depthIn-depth head-to-head
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mmIn depthIn-depth head-to-head
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Oni 16Premium step up
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs V7 Pro 16Premium step up
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Loco 16mm HybridPremium step up
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs R4 PulsarPremium step up
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Mach 2 Forza 16Premium step up
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Aura Pro Hybrid 16mmPremium step up
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Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
Every trait normalised 0-100 against the full database, so these numbers mean the same thing on any paddle page. How we score →
Estimated scores: this Paddle DNA is our estimate from the manufacturer's published specs. It is not a sourced profile and is not used in our Best lists.
Key attributes
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Our similarity engine ranks the whole database by average DNA deviation. Tighten or widen the band to see how far you have to travel to save money or gain a trait.
Paddle DNA™ match
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
IQ 84.1 · $109.99
8 paddles within 5% of the Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Ranked by DNA deviation
- -4 maneuverability-4 touch+3 plow through-2 control
-4 maneuverability
- +5 sweet spot+4 forgiveness+3 maneuverability+3 twist weight
+5 sweet spot · Higher IQ score (85.9 vs 84.1)
- +4 swing weight+4 twist weight+3 stability-3 maneuverability
+4 swing weight · Higher IQ score (84.6 vs 84.1)
- +7 swing weight-5 maneuverability+5 softness-4 pop
+7 swing weight · -5 maneuverability
- +7 swing weight-6 maneuverability+4 stability+3 control
+7 swing weight · -6 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (85.1 vs 84.1)
- +5 softness-4 pop+3 spin+3 forgiveness
+5 softness · -4 pop · Higher IQ score (85 vs 84.1)
- -12 softness-7 touch+3 stability-3 launch angle
-12 softness
- +6 spin+5 control+5 sweet spot+5 consistency
+6 spin · Higher IQ score (87.2 vs 84.1)
Best alternatives to the Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Each pick beats the Spitfire Elongated 16mm on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.
Similar paddles to the Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Closest matches by player level, hand weight and price — the paddles most players cross-shop against the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm.
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm88% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced / pro
- Weight
- 7.9 oz(+0.05 vs Spitfire Elongated 16mm)
- Price
- $109.99(same price)
- Engage Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid81% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 8 oz(+0.15 vs Spitfire Elongated 16mm)
- Price
- $110(+$0)
- Ronbus R1 Pulsar79% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 7.9 oz(+0.05 vs Spitfire Elongated 16mm)
- Price
- $120(+$10)
- JOOLA Scorpeus 1479% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 7.8 oz(-0.05 vs Spitfire Elongated 16mm)
- Price
- $100(-$10)
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs R1 Pulsar
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Scorpeus 14
Same playing profile (within 8% DNA)
Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm16 mm · elongated · 8 oz · SW Not verified$279.9983
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm16 mm · hybrid · 7.9 oz · SW 112$16986
Vatic Pro Oni 1616 mm · hybrid · 8.2 oz · SW 115$13085
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Hybrid16 mm · hybrid · 8.2 oz · SW 114$18084- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Oni 16
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm vs Loco 16mm Hybrid
Want a different matchup? Compare any two paddles or browse the full paddle database. Buying your first paddle? Read the beginner paddle guide.
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Spitfire Elongated 16mm — frequently asked questions
- Is the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm good for beginners?
- Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 82/100 and the paddle is tuned for intermediate/advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.
- Is the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm worth the price?
- At $109.99 it sits in the 14th percentile of the database for cost and the 53rd for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Vatic Pro Prism Flash at $74 is the value alternative we point people to.
- How does the Spitfire Elongated 16mm compare to the Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm?
- They are close on DNA. The Spitfire Elongated 16mm reads power 90 / control 84 / spin 88 against 91 / 82 / 88 for the Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm, at $109.99 versus $279.99. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.
- Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?
- A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.
- Is the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm approved for tournament play?
- Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. Spartus submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact Spitfire Elongated 16mm build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.
- Does the Spitfire Elongated 16mm have good spin?
- Spin scores 88/100 — the 36th percentile of our database (below the database average) — off a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face. Spin is not this paddle's strength — several paddles in the same price band score meaningfully higher.
- Is the Spitfire Elongated 16mm head heavy?
- Swing weight is 116 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.2. That is mid-range: balanced enough that most players will not describe it as head heavy. Static weight is 7.85 oz.
- Does the Spitfire Elongated 16mm benefit from lead tape?
- It already swings at 116 kg·cm², so adding weight at 12 o'clock will make it sluggish. If you customise, keep it to a few grams at 3 and 9 o'clock for stability. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.
- What is the best overgrip for the Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- The stock handle is 5.5 in long with a 4.125 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.125 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.
- What should I replace the Spitfire Elongated 16mm with when it wears out?
- Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Spitfire Elongated 16mm; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 84) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 90).
- Who is the Spitfire Elongated 16mm best for?
- Value-focused doubles players seeking power with quicker recovery. Skill levels we would put on it: intermediate, advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.5 in supports a two-handed backhand.
- What shape and size is the Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- elongated shape, 16.5 in long by 7.5 in wide, 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core, QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face, 7.85 oz. Released 2026.
- Is the Spitfire Elongated 16mm good for two-handed backhands?
- Yes — the 5.5 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.
- Spitfire Elongated 16mm or Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Both are Spartus. The Spitfire Elongated 16mm reads IQ 84.1 at $109.99; the Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm reads IQ 87.4 at $109.99. The clearest split is maneuverability (77 vs 86).
- How does PickleballLookup score the Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- The IQ score of 84.1 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.
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- Price
$109.99
Amazon listing — checked October 18, 2026
- Weight
7.85 oz
Manufacturer specification — recorded October 18, 2026
- Core thickness
16 mm
Manufacturer specification — recorded October 18, 2026
- Swing weight
116 kg·cm²
Independent measurement data, normalized to our scale
- Twist weight
6.2 kg·cm²
Independent measurement data, normalized to our scale
- Paddle DNA (15 traits)
IQ 84.1/100
Editorial estimates from published specifications, not laboratory measurements
- USAP approval
Listed by the manufacturer as USA Pickleball approved
USA Pickleball equipment database — checked October 18, 2026
- Alex's experience
Not personally tested
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