Warrior Edge vs. Black Diamond Power 16mm
Brand | DiademSee all paddles | SixZeroSee all paddles |
Price | $149.95|Click for an updated price | $180|SixZero Click for an updated price |
USAPA Approved | Yes | Yes |
Year Released | -- | -- |
Length | 16.4 | 16.3 |
Width | 7.5 | 7.6 |
Core Thickness | 16 | 16 |
Core Material | Honeycomb | Polymer Honeycomb |
Facing Material | Etched Carbon Fiber | Proprietary Japanese Raw Composite Material |
Weight (Low-High) | 8 - 8 | 7.9 - 8.3 |
Handle Length | 5 | 5.5 |
Handle Grip Circumference | 4.125 | 4.1875 |
ThePickleballDinks Tier | -- | -- |
Brand Comparison
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.
2022
Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland
8 paddles
A lot of brands that make my favorites list is because I play with a paddle that I end up loving. I am a big fan of the spin and control of the DBD 16. That was in my rotation for several months.
FAQs
Which paddle is cheaper?
Black Diamond Power 16mm is more expensive ($180) than Warrior Edge ($149.95).
Is there a difference in the core?
Warrior Edge and Black Diamond Power 16mm have the same core thickness (16 mm).
Which paddle is longer?
Warrior Edge has a greater length (16.4 inches) than Black Diamond Power 16mm (16.3 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
Black Diamond Power 16mm has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Warrior Edge (7.5 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
Black Diamond Power 16mm has a greater weight (8.100000000000001 oz) than Warrior Edge (8 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Black Diamond Power 16mm has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Warrior Edge (5 inches).