Select vs. Warrior Edge
Brand | ProDriveSee all paddles | DiademSee all paddles |
Price | $149|ProDrive Click for an updated price | $149.95|Click for an updated price |
USAPA Approved | Yes | Yes |
Year Released | -- | -- |
Length | 16.4 | 16.4 |
Width | 7.6 | 7.5 |
Core Thickness | 16 | 16 |
Core Material | Polypropylene Honeycomb | Honeycomb |
Facing Material | Toray T700 Carbon Fiber + Grit Paint | Etched Carbon Fiber |
Weight (Low-High) | 8 - 8 | 8 - 8 |
Handle Length | 5.5 | 5 |
Handle Grip Circumference | 0 | 4.125 |
ThePickleballDinks Tier | -- | -- |
Brand Comparison
2022
Naples, FL
6 paddles
ProDrive, inspired by the relentless drive of professional and intermediate athletes, combines innovation with expertise to create a paddle that elevates players into a league of their own. Designed by award-winning global engineer Henrik Andersson, the ProDrive paddle offers a unique balance of power, control, and touch, featuring a triple-layer core, carbon fiber surface, and Grit Paint for ultimate spin control. Handcrafted for competitive play, this USAPA-compliant paddle is engineered to provide pro-level precision and performance.
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.
FAQs
Which paddle is cheaper?
Warrior Edge is more expensive ($149.95) than Select ($149).
Is there a difference in the core?
Select and Warrior Edge have the same core thickness (16 mm).
Which paddle is longer?
Select and Warrior Edge have the same length (16.4 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
Select has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Warrior Edge (7.5 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
Select and Warrior Edge have the same weight (8 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Select has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Warrior Edge (5 inches).
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