Match 2 vs. Icon V2 - Standard
Brand | AdidasSee all paddles | DiademSee all paddles |
Price | $62.99|Click for an updated price | $119.95|Click for an updated price |
USAPA Approved | Yes | Yes |
Year Released | -- | -- |
Length | 15.5 | 16 |
Width | 8.125 | 7.6 |
Core Thickness | 14 | 13.7 |
Core Material | Polypropylene Honeycomb | Polypropylene Honeycomb |
Facing Material | Spin Blade Grit Composite (Fiber Glass) | Carbon Fiber |
Weight (Low-High) | 7.5 - 7.8 | 8 - 8 |
Handle Length | 4.75 | 5.25 |
Handle Grip Circumference | 4.125 | 4.125 |
ThePickleballDinks Tier | -- | -- |
Brand Comparison
Adidas
1949
Herzogenaurach, Germany
10 paddles
The adidas Group's brands work together to enhance athletic performance, set trends, and make history, driven by a passion for sports and innovation. More than just producing products, adidas is committed to helping athletes perform at their best, viewing every success as their own and every defeat as motivation to improve. Their dedication to shaping the sporting goods industry sustainably is a core value that fuels their continuous pursuit of excellence.
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.
FAQs
Which paddle is cheaper?
Icon V2 - Standard is more expensive ($119.95) than Match 2 ($62.99).
Is there a difference in the core?
Match 2 has a greater core thickness (14 mm) than Icon V2 - Standard (13.7 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.
Which paddle is longer?
Icon V2 - Standard has a greater length (16 inches) than Match 2 (15.5 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
Match 2 has a greater width (8.125 inches) than Icon V2 - Standard (7.6 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
Icon V2 - Standard has a greater weight (8 oz) than Match 2 (7.65 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Icon V2 - Standard has a greater handle length (5.25 inches) than Match 2 (4.75 inches).
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