JustPaddles
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40Generally Unfavorable
Good performance; low quality — Pros: Light weight, nice spin, good grip — Cons: After 2 uses, color is peeling off paddle face and looks like an old paddle already.
Diadem
Diadem Vice Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
80Universal Acclaim
The Diadem Vice impresses reviewers with its quiet sound, large sweet spot, vibration dampening, and power—features that appeal to players seeking control and injury relief. However, durability is a significant concern, with multiple reviewers reporting rapid color peeling and discoloration of the paddle face after minimal use.
Sentiment Breakdown
75 positive / 0 neutral / 25 negative
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet sound on impact
- Large, forgiving sweet spot
- Excellent vibration dampening for dinking
- Strong power output on drives
- Lightweight and comfortable to play with
Cons
- Color peels and discolors rapidly after minimal use
- Paddle face deteriorates in appearance within weeks
- Not tournament-legal in some formats
What Reviewers Mention
Sound Quality
75% of reviews
Durability
75% of reviews
Sweet Spot
50% of reviews
Power
50% of reviews
Vibration Dampening
50% of reviews
Specifications
| Face Material | Carbon Fiber |
|---|---|
| Exit Velocity | 48.31 mph mph |
| Spin Rate | 933.2 rpm rpm |
| Consistency | 3.71 sd sd |
| Swing Weight | 882.86 oz/sq in oz/sq in |
| Twist Weight | 25.6 oz/sq in oz/sq in |
| Balance Point | 9.33 in in |
Where to Buy
Most Recent Reviews: Showing 4 reviews
JustPaddles
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100Universal Acclaim
Hope this paddle becomes legal — Pros: Sweet spot is huge! Very little sound created when hitting the ball. The core dampens vibration & makes dinking a breeze. Regarding durability I have only played with the paddle a few times since purchase. — Cons: Can't play with paddle in touney.
JustPaddles
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80Universal Acclaim
Helps my shoulder! — Pros: I love the power this paddle has, the quiet, deceiving sound and the fact that my shoulder issue (upper arm) has gone away completely! I have been using this paddle for about 8 months and liked it so much, I ordered a back up one. — Cons: The face of the paddle has discolored quickly.
JustPaddles
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100Universal Acclaim
Great all around paddle — Pros: Quiet. Everyone comments on the sound. It's almost deceptive. My serve sound like nothing but then there's the ball deep in the court. I'm a bit over a 3.0 and have only tried 3 paddles but this is my favorite so far. I feel it's improved my game. I bought it because its supposed to help with tendonitis which hasn't happened so far. But hopefully will down the road. I don't know if it give me anymore power but its helped with accuracy. — Cons: None so far.
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