Ovation Speed II vs. Riptide
Brand | PROKENNEXSee all paddles | DiademSee all paddles |
Price | $149.99|Click for an updated price | $69.95|Click for an updated price |
USAPA Approved | Yes | Yes |
Year Released | -- | -- |
Length | 15.43 | 16 |
Width | 7.6 | 7.6 |
Core Thickness | N/A | 14 |
Core Material | Honeycomb Core | Polypropylene Honeycomb |
Facing Material | Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber |
Weight (Low-High) | 7.7 - 8 | 7.6 - 7.66 |
Handle Length | 5 | 5 |
Handle Grip Circumference | 4 | 4 |
ThePickleballDinks Tier | -- | -- |
Brand Comparison
2022
Encinitas, CA
10 paddles
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.
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?
Ovation Speed II is more expensive ($149.99) than Riptide ($69.95).
Is there a difference in the core?
We don't have complete information to compare the core thickness of Ovation Speed II and Riptide.
Which paddle is longer?
Riptide has a greater length (16 inches) than Ovation Speed II (15.43 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
Ovation Speed II and Riptide have the same width (7.6 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
Ovation Speed II has a greater weight (7.85 oz) than Riptide (7.63 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Ovation Speed II and Riptide have the same handle length (5 inches).
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