SPARTUS / MITCHELL’S SHORTLIST
Soft feel.
Serious shortlist.
Two Spitfire shapes and my P1 Hybrid pick. Start with the feel you want.
Featured picks
Prices, stock, and fulfillment observations are dated October 12, 2026. The $99 / $99 / $198 MM14 figures are historical checkout evidence, not current SKILLTREE prices. SKILLTREE was confirmed active October 16; current savings have not been re-tested. SPARTUS referrals earn store-credit commission.
Spitfire · choose your shape
Spitfire Elongated
Soft feel, high power and pop, and elite spin in my experience. An around-$100 standout with grit durability that improves on standard surfaces.
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- Thickness / shape
- 16 mm · Elongated
- Dimensions
- 16.5 × 7.5 in
- Weight
- 7.85 ± 0.2 oz
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The surface is an upgrade over standard paddles to me, but it is not permanent. I still expect grit to wear.
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Soft feel and power around $100
The one that made the Spitfire interesting.
The Elongated came first, on its own. What set it apart for me was getting this level of playability around the $100 mark, with a more durable grit surface. It felt like a budget paddle in price, without asking me to accept budget-level performance.
Soft feel. Plenty behind it.
It has a softer, pocketing feel with high power and pop, plus elite spin in my experience. That combination is the appeal: I get the softer response I like without giving up the ability to hit hard.
I would compare it with the Enhance Turbo when shopping in this price range. The Spitfire feels soft and pocketing to me; the Turbo feels stiffer and quicker off the face. Both belong in the conversation, and the feel you prefer matters.
More durable grit—not permanent grit.
The value is improved durability alongside excellent playability, rather than a promise that the spin will last forever.
Manufacturer specs & measurements
| Thickness / shape | 16 mm · Elongated |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16.5 × 7.5 in |
| Weight | 7.85 ± 0.2 oz |
| Handle / grip | 5.5 in / 4.125 in |
| Swing / twist weight | 116 / 6.2 |
| Core / face / surface | Gen 4 TurboFoam · QuadFiber · PermaGrit Nano |
| Approval / warranty | USA Pickleball · 180-day limited warranty |
Manufacturer source ↗ · Swing/twist weights are brand-listed figures, not my measurements.
Spitfire Widebody
Released after the Elongated, and one of the best widebodies available in my experience. The wider Spitfire option I would consider.
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- Thickness / shape
- 16 mm · Widebody
- Dimensions
- 16 × 8 in
- Weight
- 7.9 ± 0.2 oz
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Width, handling, and off-center stability
The Widebody arrived after the Elongated. It is one of the best widebodies available in my experience, and it gives me another shape to consider in the same Spitfire family.
SPARTUS lists a 16 × 8-inch shape, 107 swing weight, and 7.4 twist weight. That is a useful contrast with the Elongated when deciding which configuration fits your game.
Manufacturer specs & measurements
| Thickness / shape | 16 mm · Widebody |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 × 8 in |
| Weight | 7.9 ± 0.2 oz |
| Handle / grip | 5.3 in (5.5 usable) / 4.125 in |
| Swing / twist weight | 107 / 7.4 |
| Core / face / surface | Gen 4 TurboFoam · QuadFiber · PermaGrit Nano |
| Approval / warranty | USA Pickleball · 180-day limited warranty |
Manufacturer source ↗ · Swing/twist weights are brand-listed figures, not my measurements.
P1 Hybrid with PermaGrit
Heavy, very good, and still underrated to me. A cult favorite that deserves more attention.
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- Thickness / shape
- 16 mm · Hybrid
- Dimensions
- 16.25 × 7.7 in
- Weight
- 8.1–8.5 oz
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Neville
Overlooked. Until it mattered.
Heavy. Very good. A devoted following, and somehow still underrated.
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The heavier Hybrid alternative
The P1 Hybrid is heavy, but very good. It has a cult following, yet somehow still feels underrated to me. The weight is the obvious tradeoff.
This is my Hybrid pick. SPARTUS’s construction and measurements are listed separately below.
Manufacturer specs & measurements
| Thickness / shape | 16 mm · Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16.25 × 7.7 in |
| Weight | 8.1–8.5 oz |
| Handle / grip | 5.3 in / 4.25 in |
| Swing / twist weight | 116–119 / 6.8 |
| Core / face / surface | Floating EPP/EVA · Toray T700 + fiberglass · PermaGrit |
| Approval / warranty | USA Pickleball · 1-year limited warranty |
Manufacturer source ↗ · Swing/twist weights are brand-listed figures, not my measurements.
Other offerings & configurations
Other SPARTUS products
For other shapes, thicknesses, and current colors, browse SPARTUS’s catalog ↗. This page highlights my supplied shortlist; it does not rate every model.