Metalbone vs. Rush

Brand

Price

$259.99|Click for an updated price
$99.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.4

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1316

Core Material

PMI Structural Foam???

Facing Material

C18 Carbon Fiber16

Weight (Low-High)

7.8 - 8.27.9 - 7.9

Handle Length

5.55.4

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

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Adidas

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.

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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?

    Metalbone is more expensive ($259.99) than Rush ($99.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Rush has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Metalbone (13 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Metalbone has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Rush (16.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Metalbone and Rush have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Metalbone has a greater weight (8 oz) than Rush (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Metalbone has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Rush (5.4 inches).

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