{"title":"Spartus Pickleball Paddles","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpartus pickleball paddles landed in Australia on the back of one number: the Spitfire took Pickleball Pursuit's 2026 Paddle of the Year at USD $109.99, a price most brands charge for a first paddle. This page covers what PermaGrit actually changes, what the Turbo Foam core does, and whether the Spitfire suits your game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat PermaGrit changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost raw carbon faces arrive with plenty of bite and then quietly lose it. You notice around three months in, when the roll volley that used to dip starts sailing long, and most players blame their own technique rather than the paddle. Spartus built the brand against that problem. Pickleball Effect rated their PermaGrit surface the \u003cstrong\u003enumber one Tier 1 durable grit\u003c\/strong\u003e, which matters more than a spec sheet suggests: a face that goes slick after six weeks is a paddle you end up buying twice, and a cheaper paddle you replace twice a year is not actually cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTurbo Foam cores, tuned for pace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the face sits what Spartus call Turbo Foam, now in a fourth generation, wrapped in a QuadFiber carbon layup of four carbon layers. It is tuned for pace rather than plush, so the ball comes off firm and fast rather than sinking into the face. That is a deliberate choice and it suits players who win points with drives and put-aways more than players who win them with soft hands. The layup is what buys the reset back: four layers hold the ball on the face fractionally longer, so drops land where you aimed rather than springing off short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Spitfire Elongated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spartus-spitfire-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eSpitfire Elongated\u003c\/a\u003e is the one we brought in first, at $170. It runs \u003cstrong\u003ePermaGritNano\u003c\/strong\u003e, the newest version of that surface, over a Generation 4 Turbo Foam core and the QuadFiber layup, in a 16mm 16.5 inch elongated shape. USA Pickleball approved at PBCoR .43.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interesting number is the swing weight. At 116 it reaches like an elongated paddle but swings closer to a hybrid, so you get the leverage without the sluggishness that puts a lot of players off elongated shapes. If you have wanted elongated reach but bounced off how slow they feel in a hands battle at the kitchen, this is the one to try. Above it sit the P1 line and the Apollo, which we will look at once we see how the Spitfire plays on Sydney courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the product page for current availability and dispatch: the first shipment was a pre-order and the page carries the live position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate through to advanced players who play with pace and spin. If it is your first paddle, start in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beginner-paddles\"\u003estarter paddles\u003c\/a\u003e instead. A stiff, powerful elongated face amplifies a technique problem just as readily as it amplifies a good swing, and you will learn faster on something more forgiving. If pace is already your game, compare against \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-pickleball-paddles\"\u003epower paddles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spin-pickleball-paddles\"\u003espin paddles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Spartus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock Spartus here and ship from Sydney rather than leaving you to wait two or three weeks on a United States order. Delivery is free over $150, returns are 30 days, and if something goes wrong you deal with Ben and Chris rather than an overseas support form. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery-to-australia\"\u003edelivery\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/refunds-and-warranty-policy\"\u003ewarranty\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Spitfire really a Paddle of the Year at this price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It won Pickleball Pursuit's 2026 award at USD $109.99. The Australian price reflects landed cost and local warranty, and it is still well under what this durability spec normally costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between PermaGrit and PermaGritNano?\u003c\/strong\u003e PermaGrit is the surface family Pickleball Effect rated number one for Tier 1 durability. PermaGritNano is the newest version of it, and that is what the Spitfire runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the grit actually last longer?\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the claim the brand is built on and the Pickleball Effect rating supports it. It is still a raw grit surface, so treat it like one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep the face gripping?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a cover. Keys, zips and the floor of a car boot sand a face faster than play does. Covers are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paddle-accessories\"\u003epaddle accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElongated, or something more forgiving?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 116 swing weight makes this a friendlier elongated than most, but a widebody will always give you a bigger sweet spot. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e walks through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to go next\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other brand we carry for durable grit is \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/11six24-pickleball-paddles\"\u003e11SIX24\u003c\/a\u003e, whose HexGrit surface makes the same argument at a higher price point. Also worth a look: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rpm-pickleball\"\u003eRPM\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aireo-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eAireo\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pickleball-paddles\"\u003epickleball paddles\u003c\/a\u003e, or see every brand on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/brands\"\u003ebrands page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spartus-spitfire-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire Elongated is Spartus's answer to a question most brands dodge: how much paddle can you actually build for under two hundred dollars. It took Pickleball Pursuit's 2026 Paddle of the Year, and the spec sheet reads like a frame that costs half again as much. A 16mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam core, four layers of carbon in Spartus's QuadFiber layup, the PermaGritNano surface over the top, and a 116 swingweight in a 16.5 inch elongated shape. Stamped USA Pickleball approved at PBCoR .43.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core is the story. Turbo Foam is Spartus's fourth-generation foam build, and the point of it is pace: an EPP paddle that pops like a thermoformed one, with a big trampoline off the middle and none of the dead plank feel foam paddles used to have at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower paddles usually cost you the reset, and that is where the QuadFiber layup earns its place. Four carbon layers in a proprietary configuration hold the ball on the face longer, so drops and dinks land where you aimed them instead of springing off short. It is a power frame you can still play soft with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpin comes from PermaGritNano, the newest version of the surface Pickleball Effect rated the number one Tier 1 durable grit. Spartus quote 2,100+ RPM. The number matters less than what happens after ten weeks of club play, which is when most gritty faces go smooth and stop biting the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 116 swingweight is the surprise. Elongated paddles usually feel sluggish in a hands battle at the kitchen, and this one does not. You get the reach and leverage of a 16.5 inch frame with a swing closer to a hybrid. If you have wanted elongated reach but bounced off how slow they feel in a firefight, this is the one to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePre-order\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-order. The next Spitfire shipment lands with us in early November 2026, and pre-orders go out in the order they were placed as soon as it clears. A $100 deposit holds your paddle today and the balance is charged when it is ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Spartus Spitfire Elongated pickleball paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe stock Spartus in Australia and ship from Sydney, so you are not waiting on a US parcel or wearing international freight. Warranty claims come to us and we take them up with Spartus for you, rather than pointing you at an overseas contact form. Free shipping over $150 and 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure elongated is your shape? Run the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spartus-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eSpartus collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spartus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44823193813043,"sku":"SPA-SFE-16-EL","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/SFE1.png?v=1788607224"},{"product_id":"spartus-spitfire-standard-widebody-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Spartus Spitfire Standard Widebody 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Spitfire Standard is the same paddle that took Pickleball Pursuit's 2026 Paddle of the Year, built on the shape most club players actually reach for. A 16mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam core, four layers of carbon in Spartus's QuadFiber layup, the PermaGritNano surface over the top, and a 16 by 8 inch widebody frame with a quick 107 swingweight. Stamped USA Pickleball approved, and priced well under two hundred dollars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core is where the power comes from. Turbo Foam is Spartus's fourth-generation foam build, and it is tuned to play like a thermoformed paddle: real pop off the middle, a solid sound at contact, and none of the dead plank feel older foam paddles had near the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe QuadFiber layup is what keeps that power usable. Four carbon layers in a proprietary configuration hold the ball on the face a fraction longer, so resets, dinks and third-shot drops land where you meant them rather than springing off long. It is a power paddle that still lets you play soft at the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpin comes from PermaGritNano, the newest version of the surface Pickleball Effect rated the number one Tier 1 durable grit. Spartus quote 2,100+ RPM. What matters more is that it keeps biting after months of club play, which is exactly when most gritty faces go smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shape is the difference from the Spitfire Elongated. At 16 by 8 inches the face is wider, the sweet spot is more forgiving on off-centre hits, and the 107 swingweight (against 116 on the Elongated) makes it the quicker of the two in a hands battle. Twist weight sits at 7.4, so it stays stable when you catch one away from the middle. If you live at the kitchen line and want speed and stability with the power to finish points, this is the Spitfire to pick. If you would rather trade some hand speed for reach and leverage from the baseline, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spartus-spitfire-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eSpitfire Elongated\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Spartus Spitfire Standard pickleball paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe stock Spartus in Australia and ship from Sydney, so you are not waiting on a US parcel or wearing international freight. Warranty claims come to us and we take them up with Spartus for you, rather than pointing you at an overseas contact form. Free shipping over $150 and 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which shape suits you? Run the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the full range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spartus-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eSpartus collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spartus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966645301299,"sku":"SPA-SFE-16-WB","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/4_52fd8caf-48ab-4b38-9446-6f0bbbd632bb.png?v=1791177819"},{"product_id":"spartus-spitfire-hybrid-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Spartus Spitfire Hybrid 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Spartus Spitfire Hybrid is the flat-top hybrid of the Spitfire family: the same 16mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam core and PermaGritNano surface as the Elongated and the Standard, in a shape that sits between the two. It comes in a white edge guard and white grip, a colourway Spartus keeps for the Hybrid alone, and it is on pre-order now for late November.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it plays\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn paper the Hybrid splits the family down the middle. Spartus puts it at 7.75 oz with a 109 swing weight and a 6.6 twist weight. Against the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spartus-spitfire-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eSpitfire Elongated\u003c\/a\u003e (116 swing weight, 6.2 twist weight) it swings lighter and twists less on an off-centre hit, so it is quicker in a hands battle and steadier at the kitchen. Against the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spartus-spitfire-standard-widebody-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eSpitfire Standard\u003c\/a\u003e (107 and 7.4) you give up a little forgiveness for more reach. The flat top keeps more face up where you meet the ball on a volley or a block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe core and face are the ones the Spitfire made its name on. Pickleball Effect measured the Elongated at 2,132 RPM of spin, in the 98th percentile of everything they have tested, and its PermaGritNano surface kept 94 to 97 per cent of its roughness through their durability test. Pickleball Effect describes a soft, slightly hollow feel, gentler than most foam power paddles, with mid-to-high power. Those numbers are for the Elongated; the Hybrid uses the same core and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNobody in Australia has hit the Hybrid yet, us included. When ours land, we will play them and add what we find to this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePre-order\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpartus ships the first Hybrid run in the second half of November, and we expect our stock in Sydney in late November. Reserve yours with a $100 deposit; we only charge the rest when your paddle is ready to ship, and pre-orders go out in the order they were placed. Changed your mind? You can cancel any time before it ships and we will refund everything you have paid, deposit included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Spartus\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpartus was founded by Josh Kim, who brought a background in engineering, law, finance and business to building paddles. He started the company in California and now plays out of Denver. Spartus develops its own cores, layups and surfaces rather than buying them off the shelf, and its line is simple: \"Highest performance. Best value. No compromise between them.\" Spartus says Pickleball Pursuit named the Spitfire its 2026 Paddle of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Spartus Spitfire Hybrid pickleball paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy buy from Pickld\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe stock Spartus and ship from Sydney, so you are not waiting on an international parcel or paying international freight. Warranty claims come to us and we take them up with Spartus for you. Free shipping over $150 and 30-day returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which shape suits you? Run the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paddle-finder\"\u003epaddle finder\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the whole range on the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spartus-pickleball-paddles\"\u003eSpartus collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Spartus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45094136217651,"sku":"SPA-SFH-16-HY","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/files\/spartus-spitfire-hybrid-16mm-pickleball-paddle-white.png?v=1793928450"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4899\/3587\/collections\/SFE1.png?v=1789376409","url":"https:\/\/pickld.com.au\/collections\/spartus.oembed","provider":"Pickld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}