Hero vs. Original Advantage

Brand

Price

$49.95|Click for an updated price
$109.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.616.125

Width

7.87.625

Core Thickness

00

Core Material

HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Carbon GraphiteGlass Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.6 - 7.68 - 8.2

Handle Length

55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

44.25

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.

Compare all 13 Diadem paddles
ProXR

ProXR

2021

26 paddles

Compare all 26 ProXR paddles

FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Original Advantage is more expensive ($109.99) than Hero ($49.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Hero and Original Advantage have the same core thickness (0 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Original Advantage has a greater length (16.125 inches) than Hero (15.6 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Hero has a greater width (7.8 inches) than Original Advantage (7.625 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Original Advantage has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Hero (7.6 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Original Advantage has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Hero (5 inches).

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