Raw Carbon 14mm vs. Riptide

Brand

Price

$209.99|Click for an updated price
$69.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516

Width

7.57.6

Core Thickness

1414

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberCarbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.2 - 8.27.6 - 7.66

Handle Length

5.55

Handle Grip Circumference

44

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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ProXR

ProXR

2021

26 paddles

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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?

    Raw Carbon 14mm is more expensive ($209.99) than Riptide ($69.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Raw Carbon 14mm and Riptide have the same core thickness (14 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Raw Carbon 14mm has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Riptide (16 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Riptide has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Raw Carbon 14mm (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Raw Carbon 14mm has a greater weight (8.2 oz) than Riptide (7.63 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Raw Carbon 14mm has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Riptide (5 inches).

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