Diadem
The Diadem Warrior V2 Carbon Fiber is widely praised for its control, touch, and lightweight design, with many reviewers highlighting improved power compared to the original model and appreciation for the edgeless design. However, opinions on power and spin are mixed, with some players finding it lacks sufficient power, and the edgeless design introduces a potential durability concern around edge protection.
70 positive / 20 neutral / 10 negative
| Face Material | Carbon Fiber |
|---|---|
| Exit Velocity | 37.93 mph mph |
| Spin Rate | 1121.81 rpm rpm |
| Consistency | 2.61 sd sd |
| Swing Weight | 907.82 oz/sq in oz/sq in |
| Twist Weight | 27.27 oz/sq in oz/sq in |
| Balance Point | 9.47 in in |
JustPaddles
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Love this paddle — Pros: Lightweight, comfortable grip, like the tape for perimeter to preserve the edges. Like that paddle is flat, no extended edge. May not have all the terminology right, but this paddle works for me. First paddle after beginner paddle. I'll stick with the brand. — Cons: None
JustPaddles
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Amazing Touch — Pros: Can bounce any ball in the kitchen, very easy to place the ball. Control oriented paddle I am a 4.5+ Player — Cons: Average spin Average power
JustPaddles
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Better Than The OG — Pros: It has all the same great features as the previous model, but it feels a little more powerful. Also, the edgeless design means no more loose edge guards, which I had a problem with on the old model — Cons: Edgeless design means potential damage to the edge. Nothing a little edge tape shouldnt help prevent.
Pickleball Central
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Diadem Warrior V2: Great paddle! I have been playing with the V2 for a couple of weeks and have to say it has strengthen my game both for power and control.
Pickleball Central
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Diadem Warrior V2: Great paddle! I have been playing with the V2 for a couple of weeks and have to say it has strengthen my game both for power and control.
Pickleball Central
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Warrior V2: I have owned every Diadem paddle with the exception of the Icon 2. I have enjoyed everyone of them, but I continue to go back to my Warrior Edge. Consequently when I received the Warrior V2 I immediately began hitting it on the ball machine and alternating it with my Warrior Edge. I currently am playing with both. I like the pop off my Warrior V2 on my drives, but I seem to have better control of my drop shots with the Edge. I tend to pop of the Warrior V2 more. Also, I feel I have
Pickleball Central
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Warrior V2: I have owned every Diadem paddle with the exception of the Icon 2. I have enjoyed everyone of them, but I continue to go back to my Warrior Edge. Consequently when I received the Warrior V2 I immediately began hitting it on the ball machine and alternating it with my Warrior Edge. I currently am playing with both. I like the pop off my Warrior V2 on my drives, but I seem to have better control of my drop shots with the Edge. I tend to pop of the Warrior V2 more. Also, I feel I have
Pickleball Central
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new diadom: Paddle has good control but lacked power. I thought it would have performed better.
Pickleball Central
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new diadom: Paddle has good control but lacked power. I thought it would have performed better.
Pickleball Central
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Diadem warrior v2: Loving my new paddle! Great power, quick at the net, great control! Very happy with it overall.
Pickleball Central
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Diadem warrior v2: Loving my new paddle! Great power, quick at the net, great control! Very happy with it overall.
Pickleball Central
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Diadem warrior v2: Loving my new paddle! Great power, quick at the net, great control! Very happy with it overall.
Pickleball Central
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Diadem warrior v2: Loving my new paddle! Great power, quick at the net, great control! Very happy with it overall.
Pickleball Central
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V2: Seems not much difference versus the other Warriors but it is edgeless, which is nice
Pickleball Central
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V2: Seems not much difference versus the other Warriors but it is edgeless, which is nice
Pickleball Central
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I just love this paddle. Diadem put a lot of technology and tweaking to get to this point.: Seems like this paddle was custom made for me, it changed my game!
Pickleball Central
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I just love this paddle. Diadem put a lot of technology and tweaking to get to this point.: Seems like this paddle was custom made for me, it changed my game!
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