Olympus
Performance
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Paddle Specs
- Generation
- 3
- Core Material
- Ascension Core™
- Face Material
- Toray T700 Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass
- RPM
- 2,016
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Paddle Weight
- 8.03 oz
- Swing Weight
- 110.55
- Twist Weight
- 6.25
- Handle Length
- 5.375 in
- Grip Size
- 4.25
Description
Multuple 2024 Paddle of the Year awards: Top Hybrid Power Paddle, Top 10 Paddle of 2024 - Pickleball Studio, All Drive No Drop, Tickle My Pickleball, Pickleball Medicine, Pickleball Tech Dude
How the Olympus compares
The Spartus Olympus is a 14mm hybrid pickleball paddle designed for power players, released in 2024, with a list price of $199. In PaddleDB's ratings it scores Power 32, Pop 26, Spin 75, Agility 56 and Control 56 out of 100. Its strongest rating is Agility, higher than 58% of the 71 paddles rated for agility. Its all-round score of 55 ranks #32 of 37 paddles rated in all four core categories. It weighs 8.03 oz, has a swing weight of 110.5 and a twist weight of 6.25.
Strengths and trade-offs, by the numbers
Stands out for
- Swing weight of 110.5 is lighter than 86% of paddles — quick to move in hand battles.
Trade-offs
- Pop rating of 26/100 ranks 63 of 66 — in the bottom quarter for pop.
- Power rating of 32/100 ranks 55 of 65 — in the bottom quarter for power.
- Twist weight of 6.25 is among the lowest in PaddleDB, so it will be less forgiving on mishits.
Where the Olympus ranks
- #2 Best 14mm Pickleball Paddles of 13
Spartus Olympus specs
| Brand | Spartus |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 |
| Generation | 3 |
| Designed for | Power |
| Shape | Hybrid |
| Thickness | 14 mm |
| Length | 16.25 in |
| Width | 7.65 in |
| Face length | 10.875 in |
| Handle length | 5.375 in |
| Grip size | 4.25 in |
| Weight | 8.03 oz |
| Swing weight | 110.5 |
| Twist weight | 6.25 |
| Spin RPM | 2,016 |
| Core | Ascension Core™ |
| Face | Toray T700 Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass |
| Surface texture | PermaGrit™ |
| Approval | USAP |
| Warranty | 180 Days |
| List price | $199 |
Paddles with similar ratings
Closest matches on Power, Control, Spin and Agility, favouring the same thickness and shape.
| Paddle | Power | Control | Spin | Agility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartus Olympus (this paddle) | 32 | 56 | 75 | 56 | $199 |
| Vatic Pro PRISM Flash (14mm) | 30 | N/A | N/A | 53 | $99.99 |
| Joola Hyperion Pro IV (14mm) | N/A | 56 | 82 | N/A | $279.95 |
| Joola Perseus Pro V (14mm) | 38 | N/A | N/A | 47 | $299.95 |
| Joola Perseus Pro IV (14mm) | N/A | 54 | 77 | 42 | $279.95 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spartus Olympus good for power?
Not especially. Its Power rating is 32/100, ranking 55 of 65 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power — higher than 15% of them.
Is the Spartus Olympus good for control?
Its Control rating is 56/100, ranking 26 of 57 paddles rated for control — higher than 51% of them.
What is the swing weight of the Spartus Olympus?
110.5. That is heavier than 14% of the 92 paddles in PaddleDB with a measured swing weight (median 115.7).
How much does the Spartus Olympus weigh?
8.03 oz. The median paddle in PaddleDB weighs 8.09 oz.
Is the Spartus Olympus USAP approved?
Yes — PaddleDB lists it as approved by USAP. Approval lists change, so confirm on the official list before a sanctioned event.
How much does the Spartus Olympus cost?
The Spartus Olympus has a list price of $199. Code PADDLEDB gives 10% Off at Spartus.
Ratings are relative to the 101 paddles in PaddleDB: 100 is the highest value in the database, 1 the lowest. How we rate paddles.