{"title":"Spartus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"spartus-spitfire-elongated","title":"Spartus Spitfire Elongated Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLove Pickle ProShop review\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Spartus Spitfire is a 16mm elongated power paddle that handles more like a hybrid thanks to a low 116 swing weight and a 7.85 oz average weight. Its Generation 4 Turbo Foam core gives effortless pace, the four layer QuadFiber carbon layup adds dwell time and feel, and the PermaGritNano surface is built for long lasting spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacking players who want elongated reach with quick hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin players who want grit that lasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want foam core power without an overly stiff feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rpm-friction-pro-16mm-elongated-v2-pickleball-paddle\"\u003eRPM Friction Pro V2 16mm Elongated Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/protack%E2%84%A2-premium-performance-overgrips\"\u003eBodhi PROtack Pickleball Overgrips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/crbn-pickleball-paddle-eraser%E2%84%A2\"\u003eCRBN Pickleball Paddle Eraser™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill deciding? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pickleball-paddle-grit-explained-the-best-paddles-for-long-lasting-spin\"\u003ePickleball Paddle Grit Explained\u003c\/a\u003e guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/price-promise\"\u003ePrice Promise\u003c\/a\u003e, with fast shipping across Australia and New Zealand from Love Pickle ProShop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpitfire Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickleball Pursuit's 2026 Paddle of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElite Spin. Explosive Power. Buttery Feel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMeet the \u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire Elongated\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 7.85 oz powerhouse designed to redefine what's possible on the pickleball court. Combining explosive power, elite spin, and the feel of a control paddle, the Spitfire delivers exceptional performance in a lightweight frame built to finish points.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFeaturing a \u003cstrong\u003eGeneration 4 Turbo Foam Core\u003c\/strong\u003e, advanced \u003cstrong\u003ePermaGritNano surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, and proprietary \u003cstrong\u003eQuadFiber layup\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Spitfire delivers effortless power, long-lasting spin, and exceptional ball dwell time.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWith a low swingweight of just 116, the Spitfire offers the reach and leverage of an elongated paddle while maintaining the quick handling of a hybrid shape. Whether you're attacking from the baseline, countering at the kitchen, or executing precise resets, the Spitfire is built to perform.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSAP approved\u003c\/strong\u003e for competitive and tournament play.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneration 4 Turbo Foam Core\u003c\/strong\u003e – Proprietary EPP foam construction delivers massive, effortless power and explosive pop without sacrificing feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermaGritNano Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e – Advanced textured surface engineered for elite spin generation and long-lasting grit durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuadFiber Layup\u003c\/strong\u003e – Four layers of carbon fibre arranged in a proprietary configuration provide exceptional feel and increased ball dwell time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides additional reach and leverage for powerful attacking shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e – Low 116 swingweight allows the elongated paddle to manoeuvre with the speed and responsiveness of a hybrid shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite Spin Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Generates over 2,100 RPM for heavy topspin, controlled slices, and precise shot placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Average weight of 7.85 oz provides fast reactions without compromising attacking power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSAP Approved\u003c\/strong\u003e – Approved for competitive and tournament play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeoprene Cover Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – Comes with a complimentary neoprene paddle cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180-Day Limited Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Includes a 180-day limited warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneration 4 Turbo Foam Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Spitfire features a proprietary \u003cstrong\u003eGeneration 4 Turbo Foam Core\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered to deliver exceptional power from an EPP foam construction.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDesigned to produce the powerful response associated with MPP foam while maintaining the benefits of EPP, Turbo Foam generates explosive pop and effortless pace without the overly stiff feel of traditional power paddles.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExplosive power and responsive pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEffortless pace on drives and attacking shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePowerful performance without an excessively stiff feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePermaGritNano Surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Spitfire introduces \u003cstrong\u003ePermaGritNano\u003c\/strong\u003e, the latest evolution of its advanced PermaGrit surface technology.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDesigned for exceptional texture durability, PermaGritNano delivers elite spin performance while maintaining its surface grip significantly longer than conventional grit technologies.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe PermaGrit surface technology was rated the \u003cstrong\u003e#1 Tier 1 durable grit by Pickleball Effect\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOver 2,100 RPM spin performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong-lasting surface texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhanced grip for heavy topspin and controlled slices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsistent spin generation over extended use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuadFiber Layup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe proprietary \u003cstrong\u003eQuadFiber Layup\u003c\/strong\u003e combines four layers of carbon fibre to deliver the feel of a control paddle with the performance of a power paddle.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIts advanced construction increases ball dwell time, allowing the ball to remain on the paddle face longer for enhanced touch, control, and shot placement.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour-layer carbon fibre construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExceptional ball dwell time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhanced touch for dinks, drops, and resets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControlled feel with explosive attacking power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElongated Reach with Hybrid-Like Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nDespite its elongated 16.5\" profile, the Spitfire features a low 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