A52 vs. Icon V2 - Standard

Brand

Price

$99.95|Click for an updated price
$119.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.5316

Width

7.227.6

Core Thickness

13.713.7

Core Material

???Polypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Carbon Fiber with PU PaintCarbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.75 - 7.758 - 8

Handle Length

5.55.25

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Diadem

Diadem

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.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Icon V2 - Standard is more expensive ($119.95) than A52 ($99.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    A52 and Icon V2 - Standard have the same core thickness (13.7 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    A52 has a greater length (16.53 inches) than Icon V2 - Standard (16 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Icon V2 - Standard has a greater width (7.6 inches) than A52 (7.22 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Icon V2 - Standard has a greater weight (8 oz) than A52 (7.75 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    A52 has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Icon V2 - Standard (5.25 inches).

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