My own Spitfire Widebody sessions and supplied review. Break-in and Widebody grit tracking are ongoing; no exact hour total or equal-hours Elongated test is claimed.
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A widebody I enjoyed without becoming a widebody convert
The Elongated has been one of my favorites this year, so I wanted to see what the shorter shape changed. I enjoyed the Widebody’s spin, stability and soft-game response even though I still prefer the contact point of my usual hybrids and elongated paddles. My ideal next shape would still be a roughly 16.3 × 7.7 flat-top hybrid; that is a wish, not a product I am claiming exists.
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My Spartus Spitfire Widebody review · my review notes, 2026-10-23.
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Soft, hollow and consistent rather than dense and muted
It has that familiar soft, slightly hollow, thonky response I like in the Spitfire, somewhat like the newer Fuse Hybrid. Mine started firmer and poppier than I expected, then softened after a few sessions. I expect more settling, but that is not a completed future result. Across the main hitting area I did not find unusual dead patches or odd rebounds, and dinks, resets, blocks and counters felt excellent.
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My Spartus Spitfire Widebody review · my review notes, 2026-10-23.
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Lively offense at only 107.4 swingweight
My Widebody recorded 57.3 mph power and 38.3 mph pop. The corrected Elongated reference is 56.8 and 36.9 mph, so the gaps are 0.5 mph and 1.4 mph, not a different class of paddle. The useful surprise for me was the livelier punch at much lower swingweight: quick counters and putaways without having to carry the Elongated’s swing effort. It is enough offense for aggressive doubles, not the most explosive foam paddle I have played.
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My Spartus Spitfire Widebody review · my review notes, 2026-10-23.
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Keep the stock stability
The 7.36 twistweight is a big part of why I liked blocks and counters. Off-center contact felt forgiving without immediately reaching for side weight. I would start stock, add only the grip or edge protection I actually want, and keep the maneuverability. A high TW reading supports the stability story; it is not a measured sweet-spot area.
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My Spartus Spitfire Widebody review · my review notes, 2026-10-23.
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The adjustment was my timing, not a lack of pace
Drives, overheads and flicks were where I struggled. I am used to the longer hitting area and contact point of hybrids and elongated shapes. The shorter, wider face changed my timing on acceleration and wrist-driven attacks. I see that as my shape adjustment, not a reason to call the paddle underpowered. Players already comfortable with widebodies may settle in much faster than I did.
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My Spartus Spitfire Widebody review · my review notes, 2026-10-23.
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The usable handle felt roomier than 5.3 inches sounds
I had no trouble with two-handed backhands. The grip felt more accommodating than some other nominal 5.3-inch handles I have used, closer in usable room to longer-listed handles on other brands. I would check the throat transition and where my hands actually sit, not assume the printed length tells the whole story.
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My Spartus Spitfire Widebody review · my review notes, 2026-10-23.
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Excellent initial spin; Widebody durability is still open
At 2,156 rpm, I was getting strong dip on drives and useful shape on the ball. HexGrit, Double Diamond Tough and Blue Grit still had the edge in my overall spin impression. Nano is not original PermaGrit, and I am still watching this Widebody through real sessions. My longer Elongated/Nano experience does not become a 70-hour Widebody result. I would also feel both faces on arrival: reported differences in roughness are a reason to check your own unit, not a failure rate I measured.
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My Spartus Spitfire Widebody review · my review notes, 2026-10-23.
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Who I would recommend it to
Around $99 with SLICE10, this makes the most sense for someone who already enjoys widebodies and wants spin, stock stability and forgiveness without giving up useful offense. I would not promise a shape convert like me instant timing on drives or overheads. Spartus currently lists $109.99; confirm the code and final price at checkout. My preference still favors a hybrid or elongated even though I think this is a very good Widebody.
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My Spartus Spitfire Widebody review · my review notes, 2026-10-23.
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Review and reply notes checked 23 October 2026. Questions are edited buying prompts. Review samples and setups may differ from the charted sample. More buying lessons from the replies.
