Flash 14mm vs. Edge 18k - Power

Brand

Price

$139.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price
$239.95|Diadem Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.316.4

Width

7.77.5

Core Thickness

1416

Core Material

Optimized C7 PolymersHoneycomb

Facing Material

Raw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber3D 18k Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 8.28 - 8

Handle Length

5.35.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

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Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro

2022

Orange County, CA

9 paddles

Vatic Pro is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm in love with the Prism Flash, especially at the $100 price point. Wow. Probably the best raw carbon fiber paddle & best overall paddle you can get for $100. This is the paddle I recommend to all my friends getting started.

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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 Flash 14mm ($139.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Edge 18k - Power has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Flash 14mm (14 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Edge 18k - Power has a greater length (16.4 inches) than Flash 14mm (16.3 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Flash 14mm has a greater width (7.7 inches) than Edge 18k - Power (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Flash 14mm has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Edge 18k - Power (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Flash 14mm and Edge 18k - Power have the same handle length (5.3 inches).

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