XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber vs. Edge 18k - Power

Brand

Price

$99.99|Click for an updated price
$239.95|Diadem Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

2023--

Length

15.7516.4

Width

87.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene SP22 CoreHoneycomb

Facing Material

Carbon Fiber3D 18k Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 88 - 8

Handle Length

55.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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XS XSPAK

XS XSPAK

2020

1 paddles

XSPAK took the pickleball community by storm back in 2022 releasing the first raw carbon fiber paddle for $100.

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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?

    Edge 18k - Power is more expensive ($239.95) than XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber ($99.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber and Edge 18k - Power have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Edge 18k - Power has a greater length (16.4 inches) than XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber (15.75 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber has a greater width (8 inches) than Edge 18k - Power (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber and Edge 18k - Power have the same weight (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Edge 18k - Power has a greater handle length (5.3 inches) than XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber (5 inches).

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