Diadem
Warrior
Control paddle from Diadem.
Player fit
Who it’s for—and who should skip it
Consider it if you want
- Play stylecontrol
Spec-based interpretation
What the specs may mean on court
At 19 mm, the core thickness is commonly associated with a more controlled, softer response when thicker and a firmer, more direct response when thinner. That is thicker than this catalog's 16 mm median.
Its listed average weight is 8.5 oz. Static weight can affect how quickly a paddle feels to move and how substantial it feels through contact; swing weight and balance matter too. It is heavier than this catalog's 8 oz median.
This is a comparison of documented specifications and common equipment tradeoffs, not a playtest or a claim about this paddle’s individual feel.
Product specifications
Dimensions & handling
Thickness19mm
This paddle19mm
Median16mm
Average weight8.5 oz
This paddle8.5 oz
Median8 oz
Length16.4 in
This paddle16.4 in
Median16.5 in
Width7.4 in
This paddle7.4 in
Median7.5 in
Materials & build
FaceCarbon Fiber
CorePolypropylene honeycomb, and introduces the Aramid honeycomb
Construction3X L-Core
Approval & warranty
CertificationsUSAPA approved