Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) vs. Icon V2 - XL

Brand

Price

$99.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price
$119.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.53

Width

7.57.23

Core Thickness

1613.7

Core Material

Optimized C7 PolymersPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw TORAY T700 Carbon FiberCarbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.1 - 8.58.25 - 8.25

Handle Length

5.65.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

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Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro

2022

Orange County, CA

9 paddles

Vatic Pro is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm in love with the Prism Flash, especially at the $100 price point. Wow. Probably the best raw carbon fiber paddle & best overall paddle you can get for $100. This is the paddle I recommend to all my friends getting started.

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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?

    Icon V2 - XL is more expensive ($119.95) than Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) ($99.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Icon V2 - XL (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 - XL has a greater length (16.53 inches) than Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Icon V2 - XL (7.23 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater weight (8.3 oz) than Icon V2 - XL (8.25 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater handle length (5.6 inches) than Icon V2 - XL (5.5 inches).

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