Apollo vs. Edge 18k - Power

Brand

Price

$129.99|Spartus Click for an updated price
$239.95|Diadem Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.916.4

Width

87.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombHoneycomb

Facing Material

DuPont™ Kevlar®3D 18k Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.1 - 8.18 - 8

Handle Length

5.35.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Spartus

Spartus

2022

San Francisco, CA

5 paddles

Spartus, founded by Josh in San Francisco, is a performance-driven pickleball brand rooted in Josh's diverse background in engineering, law, finance, and business. With a passion for competitive sports and a deep understanding of the importance of quality equipment, Josh has combined his expertise with a team of specialists to create Spartus, a company focused on R&D and delivering high-performance pickleball paddles. Spartus is committed to meeting the needs of players at all levels, offering equipment that maximizes performance and value.

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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?

    Edge 18k - Power is more expensive ($239.95) than Apollo ($129.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Apollo and Edge 18k - Power have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Edge 18k - Power has a greater length (16.4 inches) than Apollo (15.9 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Apollo has a greater width (8 inches) than Edge 18k - Power (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Apollo has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Edge 18k - Power (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Apollo and Edge 18k - Power have the same handle length (5.3 inches).

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