Pickleball Apes Charm x vs Spartus P1 Elongated
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 | $199.00▲ | $219.90 |
| PowerDerived | 87 | 89▲ |
| ControlDerived | 46 | 46 |
| SpinDerived | 97 | 97 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 36 | 39▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 69 | 69 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Foam-injected polymer | Foam-injected polymer |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Elongated | Elongated |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 16.5" | 16.5" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 7.4" | 7.4" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.75"▲ | 5.5" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 8.07 oz | 8.23 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 23 cm | 22.7 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
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.
- Handle
- Pickleball Apes Charm x has the longer handle at 5.75" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
- Price
- Pickleball Apes Charm x is $21 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Pickleball Apes Charm x
- You hit a two-handed backhand
- Budget matters — it's $21 less
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Choose the
Spartus P1 Elongated
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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