The Summit vs. Riptide

Brand

Price

$99.99|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

Polymer HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 raw carbon fiberCarbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.8 - 7.87.6 - 7.66

Handle Length

5.55

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Bison

Bison

2022

4 paddles

Bison Paddles was founded by Daniel and Collin after countless hours of pickleball led them to realize the need for affordable yet reliable paddles. Struggling to find a quality paddle while in college, they created Bison Paddles to offer premium pickleball equipment at a budget-friendly price, ensuring that players of all skill levels can enjoy the game without overspending.

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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?

    The Summit is more expensive ($99.99) than Riptide ($69.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    The Summit and Riptide have the same core thickness (14 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    The Summit has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Riptide (16 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Riptide has a greater width (7.6 inches) than The Summit (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    The Summit has a greater weight (7.8 oz) than Riptide (7.63 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    The Summit has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Riptide (5 inches).

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