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SpartanPanda Panda Strike

ApprovedApproved Jan 9, 2026Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Polypropylene honeycombListed as "PP honeycomb board"
Core thickness8 mm
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Square with round corners
Face materialRaw carbonListed as "T700 Carbon Fiber"
Surface finishMatte process
Cell sizeNot listed
MD numberDeft
WeightNot listed
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LengthNot listed
WidthNot listed
Handle lengthNot listed
Grip circumferenceNot listed
MSRP (manufacturer list price)Not listed
Release yearNot listed
Manufacturer pageNot listed

Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.

Weights, dimensions and MSRP come from manufacturer or retailer pages, are checked by an editor before they appear, and link to their source. MSRP is the list price on the date shown, not a live price.

8 mm
Length class not listed · illustration, not to scale

What these specs mean

Core thickness
Thinner cores (about 13 mm and under) typically feel firmer and send the ball off the face faster: more power and a crisper feel, with less touch on soft shots.
Core material
Polypropylene honeycomb is the most widely used core. The plastic cells absorb impact, giving a quiet, soft and forgiving feel that suits control and touch.
Face
A raw carbon face leaves the carbon-fiber surface untreated. Its natural texture tends to grip the ball for spin, though texture can wear with heavy use.
Combination
A thin honeycomb core is a classic power build: firm and fast off the face, with less dwell time for touch shots.

These are typical tendencies of each construction. Weight, balance, surface treatment and each brand's specific materials also change how a paddle plays.

Pro tour legality (UPA-A)

Amateur and USA Pickleball–sanctioned events accept paddles on the USA Pickleball list. PPA Tour and MLP pro events require UPA-A certification.

UPA-A
Not on the UPA-A list

We only link a UPA-A entry when brand, model and core thickness clearly match; uncertain pairs wait for review. If you think this paddle is on the UPA-A list, check the source below.

UPA-A approved paddle list ·Decertified and delisted paddles

Where to buy

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Same construction, other brands

Polypropylene honeycomb core, 8 mm.

  • VELOZ (division of The CDM Company)

    Ardent 13mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 24, 2024

  • VELOZ (division of The CDM Company)

    Ardent 16mm
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Fiberglass
    Approved:
    May 24, 2024

  • Ritter

    X23
    Core:
    Polypropylene honeycomb
    Thickness:
    8 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
    Raw carbon
    Approved:
    Apr 25, 2024

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