R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) vs. Edge 18k - Power

Brand

Price

$150|Click for an updated price
$239.95|Diadem Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.4

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombHoneycomb

Facing Material

Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured3D 18k Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 8.38 - 8

Handle Length

5.55.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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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 - Power is more expensive ($239.95) than R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) ($150).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) and Edge 18k - Power have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Edge 18k - Power (16.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) and Edge 18k - Power have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) has a greater weight (8.100000000000001 oz) than Edge 18k - Power (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    R1 Pulsar (Long Handle) has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Edge 18k - Power (5.3 inches).

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