Rush vs. Ovation Flight

Brand

Price

$99.95|Click for an updated price
$179.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.415.43

Width

7.57.6

Core Thickness

160

Core Material

???Honeycomb Core

Facing Material

16Toray T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.9 - 7.97.4 - 7.4

Handle Length

5.45

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254

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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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PROKENNEX

PROKENNEX

2022

Encinitas, CA

10 paddles

PROKENNEX is one of our favorite paddle brands

The Black Ace that ProKennex has got insane power and the edge-less design is pretty sweet, imo. It's got a 10mm core, aka more power than most paddles. I like this brand for this paddle alone.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Ovation Flight is more expensive ($179.99) than Rush ($99.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Rush has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Ovation Flight (0 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Rush has a greater length (16.4 inches) than Ovation Flight (15.43 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Ovation Flight has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Rush (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Rush has a greater weight (7.9 oz) than Ovation Flight (7.4 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Rush has a greater handle length (5.4 inches) than Ovation Flight (5 inches).

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