RX44 2 vs. Riptide

Brand

Price

$89.99|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

Spin Blade Grit Composite (Fiber Glass)Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.8 - 8.27.6 - 7.66

Handle Length

4.755

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254

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Adidas

Adidas

1949

Herzogenaurach, Germany

10 paddles

The adidas Group's brands work together to enhance athletic performance, set trends, and make history, driven by a passion for sports and innovation. More than just producing products, adidas is committed to helping athletes perform at their best, viewing every success as their own and every defeat as motivation to improve. Their dedication to shaping the sporting goods industry sustainably is a core value that fuels their continuous pursuit of excellence.

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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?

    RX44 2 is more expensive ($89.99) than Riptide ($69.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    RX44 2 and Riptide have the same core thickness (14 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    RX44 2 has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Riptide (16 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Riptide has a greater width (7.6 inches) than RX44 2 (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    RX44 2 has a greater weight (8 oz) than Riptide (7.63 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Riptide has a greater handle length (5 inches) than RX44 2 (4.75 inches).

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