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Pickleball Apes Charm s vs Spartus P1 Hybrid

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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Specification comparison of Charm s and P1 Hybrid
Spec
Pickleball Apes Charm s pickleball paddle
Pickleball ApesCharm s
Spartus P1 Hybrid pickleball paddle
SpartusP1 Hybrid
Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec$199.00▲$219.00
PowerDerived7777
ControlDerived5859▲
SpinDerived9292
ForgivenessDerived5556▲
Swing weight indexDerived5553
Core thicknessManufacturer Spec16 mm16 mm
Face materialManufacturer SpecRaw carbonRaw carbon
Core materialManufacturer SpecFoam-injected polymerFoam-injected polymer
ShapeManufacturer SpecHybridHybrid
LengthManufacturer Spec16.2"16.2"
WidthManufacturer Spec7.7"7.7"
Handle lengthManufacturer Spec5.5"▲5.3"
Static weightManufacturer Spec8.09 oz8.12 oz
Balance pointDerived22.2 cm22 cm
ThermoformedManufacturer SpecYesYes
USAP approvedManufacturer SpecYesYes
ReleasedManufacturer Spec20252025

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
Pickleball Apes Charm s is $20 cheaper at MSRP.
Pickleball Apes Charm s pickleball paddle

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Pickleball Apes Charm s

  • Budget matters — it's $20 less

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Spartus P1 Hybrid pickleball paddle

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Spartus P1 Hybrid

  • You prefer the brand or the feel

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