Warrior Edge vs. R3.16

Brand

Price

$149.95|Click for an updated price
$120|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.416.5

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Etched Carbon FiberRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 87.8 - 8.2

Handle Length

55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.25

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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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 Edge is more expensive ($149.95) than R3.16 ($120).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Warrior Edge and R3.16 have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    R3.16 has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Warrior Edge (16.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Warrior Edge and R3.16 have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Warrior Edge and R3.16 have the same weight (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    R3.16 has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Warrior Edge (5 inches).

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