Warrior V2 vs. Alchemy 16mm

Brand

Price

$229.95|Click for an updated price
$179.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.416.5

Width

7.47.5

Core Thickness

1916

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombOptimized C7 Polymers

Facing Material

Etched Carbon FiberRaw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.25 - 8.258.5 - 8.7

Handle Length

5.35.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

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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Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro

2022

Orange County, CA

9 paddles

Vatic Pro is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm in love with the Prism Flash, especially at the $100 price point. Wow. Probably the best raw carbon fiber paddle & best overall paddle you can get for $100. This is the paddle I recommend to all my friends getting started.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Warrior V2 is more expensive ($229.95) than Alchemy 16mm ($179.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Warrior V2 has a greater core thickness (19 mm) than Alchemy 16mm (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?

    Alchemy 16mm has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Warrior V2 (16.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Alchemy 16mm has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Warrior V2 (7.4 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Alchemy 16mm has a greater weight (8.6 oz) than Warrior V2 (8.25 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Alchemy 16mm has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Warrior V2 (5.3 inches).

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