Franklin Signature Carbon STK vs Spartus Orion Apex
On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $129.99 | $94.95▲ |
| PowerDerived | 58 | 61▲ |
| ControlDerived | 53▲ | 52 |
| SpinDerived | 87 | 87 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 29 | 32▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 56 | 62 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Toray carbon | Toray carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Elongated | Elongated |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 16.5" | 16.5" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 7.375" | 7.4"▲ |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.75" | 5.875"▲ |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.9 oz | 8.07 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 22.2 cm | 22.3 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2023 | 2025 |
These two are hard to separate
Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Price
- Spartus Orion Apex is $35 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Franklin Signature Carbon STK
- You prefer the brand or the feel
$129.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.
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