Vision CGS 16 vs. Riptide

Brand

Price

$169.95|Click for an updated price
$69.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.416

Width

7.37.6

Core Thickness

1614

Core Material

Response HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Carbon GripCarbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

7.8 - 7.87.6 - 7.66

Handle Length

5.55

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254

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Joola

Joola

2022 (to pickleball)

Germany / Rockville, MD

25 paddles

Joola is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm a big fan of the Collin Johns Scorpeus and the Hyperion CFS 16 was one of, if not the best paddle on the market for quite some time. A lot of pros use Joola and for good reason. They're good paddles.

Times are changing though. Honestly, you don't need to spend Joola prices (^$200) to get a really good paddle. See brands like SixZero or VaticPro.

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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?

    Vision CGS 16 is more expensive ($169.95) than Riptide ($69.95).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Vision CGS 16 has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Riptide (14 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Vision CGS 16 has a greater length (16.4 inches) than Riptide (16 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Riptide has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Vision CGS 16 (7.3 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Vision CGS 16 has a greater weight (7.8 oz) than Riptide (7.63 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Vision CGS 16 has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Riptide (5 inches).

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