Edge 18k - Power Pro vs. Gladius Centurion

Brand

Price

$239.95|Click for an updated price
$99.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.416.5

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

3D 18k Carbon FiberToray T700 carbon fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 88 - 8

Handle Length

5.75.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

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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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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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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Edge 18k - Power Pro is more expensive ($239.95) than Gladius Centurion ($99.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

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

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Gladius Centurion has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Edge 18k - Power Pro (16.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Edge 18k - Power Pro and Gladius Centurion have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Edge 18k - Power Pro and Gladius Centurion have the same weight (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Edge 18k - Power Pro has a greater handle length (5.7 inches) than Gladius Centurion (5.5 inches).

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