Spartus Apollo Pickleball Paddle Review: A Top Tier Widebody?

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This is my review of Spartus first widebody paddle and the surface is made up of 100% kevlar and is a great budget option if you're wanting to get a kevlar paddle.
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@760Piper 2 месяца назад

Thanks Farmer!!! Got one on order.

@FarmerLankyPickleball 2 месяца назад

Please let me know what you think of it!

@FrankRollberg 2 месяца назад

Thanks, for the review. Going to order one.

@FarmerLankyPickleball Месяц назад

I appreciate the comment! Let me know what you think of it please!

@damiencoffey2391 Месяц назад

Just got the Apollo, the spin is great! Getting used to different shape. I hope it last longer than my previous paddle Volair mach 1 Forzda which lasted 6 months , before the raw carbon surface wore out.

@TennisObsessed Месяц назад

Great value and specs! I got the Mach 2 Forza 16mm on sale recently and I'm loving the wide body shape. Is the wide body your current favorite to use as well?

@glenlee5409 Месяц назад

Got mine yesterday. I like it, but I'm surprise at all the reveiws I watched and no one mentioning that it feels hollow when taking forehand and backhand drives. When the ball hits the paddle the vibration goes down all the way into the handle and into the hands. I'm really, really surprise this wasn't pointed out. I'm going to add a hexacore grip and maybe some tape to see if this changes the feel. Someone I practice with today and just met said the same thing about the hollow feeling on the drives.

@Amordil Месяц назад

How hard was it to adjust to the wide body were you missing some shots cause the face isn’t as long as a hybrid?

@waitletemcook 2 месяца назад

In terms of controllability, does it feel more like the M2F 16mm or the 14mm? Because I could control M2F 16mm very well, but 14mm was way too poppy for me.

@FarmerLankyPickleball 2 месяца назад

I'd say it's closer to the 14mm to be honest

@PKB-AG 2 месяца назад

This paddle would have come in 4th place on my analysis for paddles with best SW to TW ratios. This paddle's ratio value was 14.30 (107 divided by 7.48) and it was only beat by the CRBN 2x, Gruvn Raw 13V, and the Gruvn Raw 16R. The Gruvns come in at $ 139 so they're very comparable. CRBN is $ 230 so that's out. Mach 2 Forza ratio is 15.23 (PB Studio data source) but another pricey model at 180.00 (180 is the industry median price). R2 Pulsar FX ratio is 16.40 and 180 dollars. Good job there Farmer - nice paddle esp for beginners too

@123BV8 Месяц назад

Which 2X the 14mm or 16mm?

@PKB-AG Месяц назад

@@123BV8 16mm. (I had to dig for that one)

@123BV8 Месяц назад

@@PKB-AG Thank you!

@HowieB-isMe3885 2 месяца назад

Nice review. was it a lot less powerful on serves than the Mach 2 Forza 14mm?/16mm?

@FarmerLankyPickleball 2 месяца назад

I don't think I described the power levels clear enough in the video. I'm sorry. The Ronbus is the most powerful followed by the Apollo and the least powerful is the mach 2 Forza 14/16mm

@juansantiago1441 2 месяца назад

@@FarmerLankyPickleball Is there any reason to consider the Mach 2 forza over the Apollo? Mach 2 forza is on sale for $129. Which is more durable/quality built paddle?

@HowieB-isMe3885 Месяц назад

@@juansantiago1441 very good point

@HowieB-isMe3885 Месяц назад

I’ve been playing with mine for 6 months

@juansantiago1441 Месяц назад

@@HowieB-isMe3885 I ordered the Apollo to give it a try.

@pkcheng5556 Месяц назад

Can decide between this (apollo) and mach 2 forza 14mm which is currently on sale. Any suggestions?

@lazyhusband Месяц назад

This. More pop is better.

@John-cs1cj Месяц назад

Thanks for the review!! I’m torn between the Apollo and the Ronbus R2 FX. Do you think the spin on the Ronbus will last longer due to a higher quality carbon fiber layer with peel ply? I’ve heard the Apollo starts out with very good spin but wears down quicker similar to the Ruby. My Ruby doesn’t get nearly the spin it did when new after two months, and it is unforgiving on off center shots. So looking at these two wide bodies for better spin and sweet spot. Thanks!!

@HowieB-isMe3885 Месяц назад

Already we have information on how to wear out the paddles just out there recently

@John-cs1cj Месяц назад

@@HowieB-isMe3885 Not sure what you mean

@HowieB-isMe3885 Месяц назад

I mean that the Apollo just came out. So how can anyone judge its durability?

@John-cs1cj Месяц назад

@@HowieB-isMe3885 Actually several reviewers have mentioned the grit wearing off in a couple weeks of play with the Apollo. They get paddles early for review before they are sold. This is the same thing that happened to my Ruby. Before that I had a Ronbus 2.16 and I never noticed any reduction in spin over several months. I’m wondering if the Ronbus process has more durability so I’m attracted to the new Pulsar R2 Fx. But it is quite a bit more expensive than the Apollo.

@nerothe Месяц назад

How would you compare this to the Gruvn 13S?

@123BV8 Месяц назад

Great question!

@juansantiago1441 2 месяца назад

How does it compare to the Ruby? Debating between the Ruby and volair Mach 2 forza 14mm.

@FarmerLankyPickleball 2 месяца назад

The ruby is a lot softer than this paddle is and the ruby has more power than this paddle does but this paddle has more pop and maneuverability

@PKB-AG 2 месяца назад

Word on the street is that the Ruby is overrated and people tend to go back to other paddles or something else. I'd go Mach 2.

@tkutler 2 месяца назад

What do you prefer about the Apollo and the other two you are considering compared to the GRUVN muvn 16s? Just curious as to why you ruled out the muvn 16s which is also in the same class

@PKB-AG 2 месяца назад

@@tkutler sorry to butt in (cuz it's not my review etc) but it seems the Gruvns don't have the same pop and the twist weight isn't as good. I tried looking for a farmer review on the 16S but he did some other gruvns. maybe that helps a little.

@nadzoll Месяц назад

@@FarmerLankyPickleballI have a Ruby, and love that softer trampoline effect and gritty surface for spin, but the swingweight is too much for me at the net. I'm trying to find a better match. I'm waiting for the Apollo, but now I'm thinking it'll be too poppy? I'm wondering if the M2F would be a better match. I do love a good drive coming from a tennis singles background.

@DownTownBrown11 Месяц назад

Wanting to try these kevlar paddles should I get the Hudef gen 3 or the Apollo? Im more of a defensive based player that likes playing back.

@lazyhusband Месяц назад

Singles - Hudef. Doubles - Apollo.

@DownTownBrown11 Месяц назад

@@lazyhusband I bought the j2k pro...... absolutely amazing paddle.

@lazyhusband Месяц назад

@@DownTownBrown11 In what way?

@DownTownBrown11 Месяц назад

@@lazyhusband the power + control the paddle gives. The ball goes where you want it. I've played with the filth, gen3 Perseus, neonic force, and gen 2 hudef. The j2k pro was better in my hands than any of those paddles.

@pauljohnmarcelino2121 Месяц назад

How about the Maverix Havik-15

@FarmerLankyPickleball Месяц назад

I haven't gotten to play with it.

@garryadkins9823 2 месяца назад

Is this close to the unicorn we were discussing tonight 😂

@FarmerLankyPickleball Месяц назад

😂😂😂 I have yet to find the unicorn paddle. The hunt continues lol

@garryadkins9823 Месяц назад

@@FarmerLankyPickleball lol

@HowieB-isMe3885 Месяц назад

Is it true that we need to use a software rubber racer for Kevlar paddles?

@FarmerLankyPickleball Месяц назад

Tbh I'm skeptical on using erasers on kevlar paddles. I've been using a semi-damp micro fiber towel to wipe it off.

@djdego02 Месяц назад

Handle construction still hasn't been fixed. It is awful. There are gaps on each side of the handle running down the entire length - the gaps are now filled in with separate material that looks like a 3rd grade art project. The poor construction in my experience is leading to strange vibrations and other issues. I have raised this with Spartus without resolution. I would stay away from this paddle and this company!!!