Spade vs. Warrior V2

Brand

Price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.4

Width

7.57.4

Core Thickness

1619

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberEtched Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.5 - 7.88.25 - 8.25

Handle Length

5.55.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.334.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Ace

Ace

2022

Sheridan, Wyoming

3 paddles

ACE Pickleball was started by Will and his colleague Brian McDonaugh after Will, a former competitive tennis player, transitioned to pickleball in 2022 and couldn't find a suitable paddle. Combining Will's playing expertise and Brian's industry experience, they created their high-performance flagship paddle, the Spade.

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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?

    Warrior V2 is more expensive ($229.95) than Spade ($199.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Warrior V2 has a greater core thickness (19 mm) than Spade (16 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Spade has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Warrior V2 (16.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Spade has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Warrior V2 (7.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Warrior V2 has a greater weight (8.25 oz) than Spade (7.65 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Spade has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Warrior V2 (5.3 inches).

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