Hero vs. Ovation Spin

Brand

Price

$49.95|Click for an updated price
$197|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.616.14

Width

7.87.75

Core Thickness

00

Core Material

Honeycomb---

Facing Material

Carbon Graphite---

Weight (Low-High)

7.6 - 7.67.6 - 7.6

Handle Length

55.31

Handle Grip Circumference

44

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.

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PROKENNEX

PROKENNEX

2022

Encinitas, CA

10 paddles

PROKENNEX is one of our favorite paddle brands

The Black Ace that ProKennex has got insane power and the edge-less design is pretty sweet, imo. It's got a 10mm core, aka more power than most paddles. I like this brand for this paddle alone.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Ovation Spin is more expensive ($197) than Hero ($49.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Hero and Ovation Spin have the same core thickness (0 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Ovation Spin has a greater length (16.14 inches) than Hero (15.6 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Hero has a greater width (7.8 inches) than Ovation Spin (7.75 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Hero and Ovation Spin have the same weight (7.6 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Ovation Spin has a greater handle length (5.31 inches) than Hero (5 inches).

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