Spartus Spitfire Pickleball Paddles Australia
The Spartus Spitfire is now available in three shapes at Love Pickle ProShop. Named Pickleball Pursuit's 2026 Paddle of the Year, the Spitfire brings durable grit, a soft and powerful 16mm Turbo Foam core and elite spin to a price that undercuts most premium paddles. Choose the Elongated for reach, the new flat top Hybrid for speed and balance, or the Standard/Widebody for the biggest sweet spot.
Compare the Spartus Spitfire Range
| Spec | Elongated | Hybrid (NEW) | Standard/Widebody (NEW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Reach, drives and two handed backhands | All court balance and quick hands | Forgiveness, control and hand battles |
| Size | 16.5" x 7.5" | Flat top hybrid | 16" x 8" |
| Average weight | 7.85 oz | 7.75 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weight | 116 | 109 | 107 |
| Twist weight | 6.2 | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Core | Turbo Foam 16mm | Turbo Foam 16mm | Turbo Foam 16mm |
| Surface | PermaGritNano | PermaGritNano | PermaGritNano |
| Colourway | Black | White (Hybrid exclusive) | Black |
| Price | $170 AUD | $170 AUD (preorder) | $170 AUD |
Spartus Spitfire Elongated: Pickleball Pursuit's 2026 Paddle of the Year
The original Spitfire. A 16.5 inch elongated paddle with a low 116 swing weight, so it gives you elongated reach and leverage while still handling like a hybrid at the kitchen. Ideal for attacking players, big servers and two handed backhands.
NEW Spartus Spitfire Hybrid: The Flat Top Spitfire in Exclusive White
The highly anticipated flat top hybrid version of the Spitfire, built on the same Turbo Foam 16mm core and PermaGritNano surface, and finished in a clean white colourway exclusive to the Hybrid shape. With an average weight of 7.75 oz, a 109 swing weight and a 6.6 twist weight, it blends elongated style pop with quick handling and a generous sweet spot.
NEW Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody: Maximum Sweet Spot
The Spitfire in a 16 x 8 inch widebody shape. A 107 swing weight and very high 7.4 twist weight make it the fastest and most stable Spitfire on off centre hits, which is why it suits players who live at the kitchen line, play lots of hand battles or are stepping up from a beginner paddle to a foam core power paddle.
Spitfire Technology
PermaGritNano Durable Grit
PermaGritNano is the latest version of Spartus PermaGrit, a durable grit surface engineered to keep its texture and spin far longer than painted or sprayed grit. Spartus rate it at over 2,100 RPM of spin.
Generation 4 Turbo Foam Core
Turbo Foam is a proprietary EPP foam built to deliver the explosive pop players associate with MPP foam while keeping the durability and comfort of EPP. The result is effortless pace on drives without the harsh, overly stiff feel of many power paddles.
QuadFiber Carbon Layup
Four layers of carbon fibre increase dwell time on the face, giving you a softer, more controlled feel on dinks, drops and resets.
Which Spartus Spitfire Shape Should I Choose?
- Choose the Elongated if you want maximum reach, more leverage on serves and drives, or you play a two handed backhand.
- Choose the Hybrid if you want a balance of reach, power and stability in a standout white finish.
- Choose the Standard/Widebody if you want the biggest sweet spot, the quickest hands and maximum forgiveness at the kitchen.
Still deciding? Read our elongated vs widebody guide and Pickleball Paddle Grit Explained, or browse the full Spartus brand page.
Why Buy Spartus From Love Pickle ProShop?
- Australian family owned pickleball store
- Fast shipping across Australia and New Zealand
- Every Spitfire includes a complimentary neoprene paddle cover
- USAP approved and tournament legal
- 180 day limited manufacturer warranty
- Covered by our Price Promise
Spartus Spitfire FAQ
Is the Spartus Spitfire tournament legal in Australia?
Yes. The Spitfire is USAP approved, so it is legal for sanctioned tournament play.
What is the difference between the Spitfire Elongated, Hybrid and Widebody?
All three share the same 16mm Turbo Foam core, QuadFiber layup and PermaGritNano surface. The Elongated gives the most reach, the Hybrid balances reach and speed with a flat top shape, and the Standard/Widebody gives the biggest sweet spot and most forgiveness.
Does the Spitfire grit wear off?
PermaGritNano is a durable grit designed to hold its texture far longer than conventional grit, so spin stays consistent over extended use.
Is the Spitfire Hybrid only available in white?
Yes. The clean white colourway is exclusive to the Hybrid shape.
Do you ship Spartus paddles to New Zealand?
Yes. Love Pickle ProShop ships Spartus paddles across Australia and New Zealand.