R3 Nova vs. Rush

Brand

Price

$180|Ronbus Click for an updated price
$99.95|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 Honeycomb???

Facing Material

Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured16

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 8.37.9 - 7.9

Handle Length

5.55.4

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?

    R3 Nova is more expensive ($180) than Rush ($99.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    R3 Nova and Rush have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R3 Nova has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Rush (16.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    R3 Nova and Rush have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    R3 Nova has a greater weight (8.100000000000001 oz) than Rush (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    R3 Nova has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Rush (5.4 inches).

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