Phantom Max (Heavy) vs. Edge 18k - Standard

Brand

Price

$170|Oya Click for an updated price
$229.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

1716.4

Width

77.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Compact HoneycombHoneycomb

Facing Material

Raw T700 Carbon Fiber & White Sand Paint3D 18k Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.5 - 8.88 - 8

Handle Length

75.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

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Oya

Oya

Minneapolis, MN

6 paddles

Founded by four former college tennis players who fell in love with pickleball, Oya aims to bridge the gap between tennis and pickleball by creating innovative paddles that enhance tennis players' strengths. Their paddles feature increased head speed, longer handles for two-handed backhands, and faster spin rates. Inspired by bold and aggressive play styles, Oya paddles stand out with distinctive shapes, expressive color schemes, and quality craftsmanship that can be felt in every shot.

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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?

    Edge 18k - Standard is more expensive ($229.95) than Phantom Max (Heavy) ($170).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Phantom Max (Heavy) and Edge 18k - Standard have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Phantom Max (Heavy) has a greater length (17 inches) than Edge 18k - Standard (16.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Edge 18k - Standard has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Phantom Max (Heavy) (7 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Phantom Max (Heavy) has a greater weight (8.65 oz) than Edge 18k - Standard (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Phantom Max (Heavy) has a greater handle length (7 inches) than Edge 18k - Standard (5.3 inches).

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