Edge 18k - Standard vs. XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber
Brand | DiademSee all paddles | XS XSPAKSee all paddles |
Price | $229.95|Click for an updated price | $99.99|Click for an updated price |
USAPA Approved | Yes | Yes |
Year Released | -- | 2023 |
Length | 16.4 | 15.75 |
Width | 7.5 | 8 |
Core Thickness | 16 | 16 |
Core Material | Honeycomb | Polypropylene SP22 Core |
Facing Material | 3D 18k Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber |
Weight (Low-High) | 8 - 8 | 8 - 8 |
Handle Length | 5.3 | 5 |
Handle Grip Circumference | 4.125 | 4.25 |
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.
2020
1 paddles
XSPAK took the pickleball community by storm back in 2022 releasing the first raw carbon fiber paddle for $100.
FAQs
Which paddle is cheaper?
Edge 18k - Standard is more expensive ($229.95) than XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber ($99.99).
Is there a difference in the core?
Edge 18k - Standard and XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber have the same core thickness (16 mm).
Which paddle is longer?
Edge 18k - Standard has a greater length (16.4 inches) than XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber (15.75 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber has a greater width (8 inches) than Edge 18k - Standard (7.5 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
Edge 18k - Standard and XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber have the same weight (8 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Edge 18k - Standard has a greater handle length (5.3 inches) than XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber (5 inches).
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