R2.16 vs. Edge 18k - Power

Brand

Price

$120|Click for an updated price
$239.95|Diadem Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

15.716.4

Width

8.17.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombHoneycomb

Facing Material

Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured3D 18k Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.7 - 8.18 - 8

Handle Length

4.95.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

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 R2.16 ($120).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    R2.16 and Edge 18k - Power have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Edge 18k - Power has a greater length (16.4 inches) than R2.16 (15.7 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    R2.16 has a greater width (8.1 inches) than Edge 18k - Power (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Edge 18k - Power has a greater weight (8 oz) than R2.16 (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Edge 18k - Power has a greater handle length (5.3 inches) than R2.16 (4.9 inches).

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