35 Special 16mm vs. Vice
Brand | ProXRSee all paddles | DiademSee all paddles |
Price | $179.99|Click for an updated price | $109.95|Click for an updated price |
USAPA Approved | Yes | No |
Year Released | -- | -- |
Length | 16.5 | 16.4 |
Width | 7.5 | 7.4 |
Core Thickness | 16 | 16 |
Core Material | Polypropylene Honeycomb | EVA Foam |
Facing Material | Fiberglass | RP2 Grit Coating on High grade Carbon Fiber |
Weight (Low-High) | 8 - 8.4 | 7 - 8 |
Handle Length | 4.75 | 5.3 |
Handle Grip Circumference | 4.25 | 4.125 |
ThePickleballDinks Tier | -- | -- |
Brand Comparison
2015
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
13 paddles
Diadem Sports, founded in 2015 in Pompano Beach, Florida, is driven by a vision that goes beyond just producing tennis rackets and pickleball paddles. As the last American tennis brand, they focus on innovation, creating products like the Solstice Power string with patented Star Core Technology. Their philosophy, "Live to Play," underscores the importance of sports as a means to foster physical fitness, social connection, and human engagement. Diadem's mission is to redefine the game while celebrating the joy and simplicity of play, connecting people through tennis and pickleball.
FAQs
Which paddle is cheaper?
35 Special 16mm is more expensive ($179.99) than Vice ($109.95).
Is there a difference in the core?
35 Special 16mm and Vice have the same core thickness (16 mm).
Which paddle is longer?
35 Special 16mm has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Vice (16.4 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
35 Special 16mm has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Vice (7.4 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
35 Special 16mm has a greater weight (8.2 oz) than Vice (7.5 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Vice has a greater handle length (5.3 inches) than 35 Special 16mm (4.75 inches).