Diadem · $185
Diadem Warrior V2
A 19mm slab of calm.
Diadem · $185
A 19mm slab of calm.
The thickest core in this catalog swallows pace whole, and the edgeless build gives it a huge usable face. Everything comes back low and boring — which wins more points than highlights do.
The tradeoff: The feel is very muted and genuinely unusual — some players love the disconnect for touch, others never trust it. Keep the included Paddle Armor on: edgeless faces chip.
Best for: Pop-up sufferers, resetters, and anyone whose game is patience.
Power Help
Great · 8/10
Spin Gremlin Rating
Great · 7.5/10
Control Confidence
Certified Menace · 8.5/10
Sweet Spot Forgiveness
Certified Menace · 9/10
Pop-Up Danger
Certified Menace · 9/10
Kitchen Confidence
Certified Menace · 8.5/10
Noob Safety
Spicy · 7/10
Upgrade Potential
Spicy · 6.5/10
Arm Friendliness
Certified Menace · 9/10
Budget Friendliness
Great · 8/10
Scores synthesized from independent reviews and community consensus as of mid-2026. We keep refining them as real Noobs (including us) log court time.
| Price | $185 |
|---|---|
| Shape | Widebody (biggest sweet spot, least reach) |
| Core | 19mm — the thicker kind: softer feel, fewer balls flying long |
| Face | carbon |
| Weight | 8.25 oz |
| Handle | 5.25" — room for two hands |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
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