I’m picking up the Apollo with your discount code. The Hurache X probably would’ve been a closer option to my PLE, but just want to try something new. I love all my Six Zero paddles too. I should just start doing reviews.
I love comparison videos. I love APOLLO, too. It's amazing. With the Hudef viva pro gen3, I have been using it for 3 weeks and feel that the swing weight is not as big as the data.
I have a gen 3 and have been using it for a few weeks now. I like it. With the swing weight being "high" at 126 - It doesn't really impede my swing or hand speed - I have a small build for a guy so I'm not that strong. So this paddle has been good - and looks amazing with the navy/green weave plus white edge guard/handle
Agree with your thoughts on the 14mm version of the 11SIX24 Hurache-X Control Kevlar. It's just a better all court paddle than the 16mm which is just a bit _too_ soft. It also surprisingly has the most feedback without being jarring that I've ever felt in a paddle. And heavy for a 14mm at 8.3 oz or 8.6 oz with a Hesacore grip. I've pretty much stopped playing with my other paddles and use my 11SIX24 14mm kevlar exclusively.
Agree wholeheartedly that Hurache X Control 14mm is better than 16mm. This is the first 14mm paddle I've ever used, and it was very easy to transition to.
@@tommatuszak3 It's hard to pin down exactly why. The Control+ (CFC) and Kevlar 14 both seem to stand out in certain ways that the K16 doesn't. The CFC is poppy w/o being uncontrollable and has good power for drives and serves. The K14 feels crisp and fast and is great at the net. The K16 is okay. Feels the softest, but isn't really better than the others in any way.
Glad I ordered the Kevlar 14mm this weekend then. As there are no other 14mm reviews yet, I was debating getting the 16mm but the latter didn’t seem all that different from my current Neonic Flow 16mm. That was the decider🤞
Thanks for another great video and I’m glad you’re feeling a bit better! Do all the 11Six24 paddles have six inch handles? Al the hurache’s say 6 on the site but wanted to know if this was inflated or not
Used your discount code for my purchase of the Apollo. Haven't had a chance to use a widebody paddle before, so I'm curious how the low swing weight and higher twist weight will affect my game.
When will you be releasing Part 2? I have.a 2-handed backhand and like the idea of a 6 inch handle. Currently I’m looking at the 11Six24 Control Kevlar 16mm, but I’m curious what else you have to say. I currently play with the PLE S.
@@TickleMyPickleball Thats a shame i think the thrive azul is the best kevlar paddle on the market. I came from the Ruby and the thrive Azul is hands down the best kevlar paddle would have loved to see your opinion.
Thanks for the review. I’m looking to try a wide body. I love My pickleball apes PLE more than my PLES so it will be interesting. Well, I don’t wanna be selling another paddle on Facebook marketplace at least this one doesn’t cost that much.😂
I think I want to try widebody next too. I did an analytical video finding models with the best SW to TW ratio - and the top models were widebody shape. My analysis is on YT and is called Best (and worst) pickleball paddles by swing weight / twist weight ratio..." raw data came from John Kew paddle database.
Does the J2k or Apollo has more power and pop than the j2? Currently, i'm using J2 (got it after I watched the other video from you about J2) but I feel I need a little bit more power and pop.
The J2K has more power & less pop. Apollo has more pop & less power but also less reach with a wider sweet spot. For more power compared to the J2, try the Six Zero DBD, Thrive Azul, or J2K Pro
Your reviews are quite helpful!! I've my Spartus Apollo coming soon. How would you compare the non-kevlar Neonic flow and Honolulu J2 with Apollo? I know you like Flow better than J2. Thanks!!
My biggest question is how does the surface hold up on these paddles? I was talking to someone last night that has a number of the Kevlar paddles, the J2K being his favorite, but has noticed a significant reduction in spin on it after a few weeks of constant play. Has anyone else noticed this? He did mention that he has been playing more indoor recently and thought that maybe the indoor ball wears on the surface more.
If you're talking kevlar vs carbon fiber. IMO you can't tell the difference because the peel ply resin that's imprinted on those paddles are the same. The only difference is the surface it's bonded onto but the actual resin is the same. If you look at spin numbers between the two, they're pretty comparable
I wouldn’t say it’s damaging sales, but they definitely could improve naming conventions. But as it stands they really only have two paddles at this point (in 14/16 options) - a carbon fiber/fiberglass - which is all black: Hurache X plus and the carbon fiber/kevlar (in 14/16 options) - which is gray (Hurache X Control). What they need to do is drop the “control” from the plus model and name it power. And then on their website, provide stats for both 14 and 16 variants.
@@DeltAaronlines the white line is the service line for the tennis court. The pickleball court lines are the blue lines drawn on top. It's just hard to see from the lighting
Spartus Apollo paddle handle construction is extremely poor - and despite claims, it still hasn't been fixed. There are two large gaps on each side of the handle that run the entire length of the handle. It has now been filled in with two separate pieces (one on each side) that looks like a 3rd grade art project. In my cases, this poor construction is leading to strange vibrations on some shots. I have raised these concerns with Spartus and have been vastly disappointed by the response. I would stay away from this paddle and this company!
I believe the vibrations are caused by the rubber brand at the top used to hold the over grips in place. If you remove the band, or lower it down the handle, it should reduce them. I personally found the updated grips to be fine and they looked and felt similar to other Gen 2 handles but I'm also not picky about grips
