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Diadem Pickleball Paddles

A control-first brand built around its BluCore foam core and 18K carbon or Kevlar-carbon faces. The lineup runs from the premium Edge and Warrior BluCore builds down to value carbon and composite paddles, most in an elongated shape with a soft, planted feel.

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Where Diadem fits. Diadem leans control. Its signature is BluCore, an expanded-polypropylene foam core, paired with an 18K carbon or a Kevlar-carbon face for a soft, muted hit. The premium Edge BluCore and Warrior BluCore V3 lines run about $200 to $250; the Warrior, Rush, Vice and Icon builds cover roughly $70 to $175. The lineup now centers on the BluCore foam paddles, with the value Icon and Rush rounding out the bottom. Below are four standouts, then every current model.

The standouts

A control-first spread, from the premium BluCore foam builds down to the value Icon.

Edge BluCore Pro Carbon Fiber

carbon
$249.95
The flagship BluCore foam paddle, in the elongated shape.
Feels likeA soft, planted pop off the foam core and 18K carbon face, with reach from the longer body.
Best forAll-court players who want a premium control feel with some length.
Think twiceWant the biggest sweet spot instead? The widebody Warrior V3 Max is more forgiving.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16mmShape ElongatedHandle 5.7 in
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Warrior BluCore V3 Max Carbon + Kevlar

carbon-kevlar
$199.95
The widebody, the most forgiving and control-first Diadem.
Feels likeA Kevlar-carbon face over the foam core takes pace off the ball and keeps mishits alive.
Best forControl players and dinkers who want the largest sweet spot and a soft, arm-friendly feel.
Think twiceIf you want reach and a little more drive, the elongated V3 Standard or Pro.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16mmShape WidebodyHandle 5 in
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Warrior V2 Carbon Fiber

carbon
$174.95
The thick 19mm build with an aramid core, tuned for drive.
Feels likeA dense, stable hit with power from the aramid core and reach from the elongated shape.
Best forPlayers who want a heavier, more powerful paddle without losing control.
Think twiceNew to Diadem or on a budget? The Icon covers the basics for a third of the price.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 19mmShape ElongatedHandle 5.3 in
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Icon Carbon Fiber

carbon
$69.96
The value entry, a carbon paddle under $70.
Feels likeA thin 12mm core makes it lively and quick in a compact, easy-to-swing shape.
Best forBudget buyers and beginners who want a real carbon face without spending big.
Think twiceWant the soft foam feel? Step up to the BluCore builds.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 12mmShape StandardHandle 5 in
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Every Diadem paddle

All 10 current models we cover, carried by JustPaddles. Green pips read touch, forgiveness and reach; orange reads power. Ratings are derived from published specs, so treat them as a guide, not a lab measurement. Filter by style.

PaddleStyleCoreShapeTouchPowerForgiveReachPrice
Edge BluCore Pro Carbon FiberAll-court16mmElongated$249.95View →
Warrior BluCore V3 Max Carbon + KevlarControl16mmWidebody$199.95View →
Warrior V2 Carbon FiberPower19mmElongated$174.95View →
Icon Carbon FiberAll-court12mmStandard$69.96View →
Rush CompositeAll-court16mmElongated$99.95View →
Vice Carbon FiberControl16mmElongated$109.95View →
Warrior Edge Carbon FiberAll-court16mmElongated$114.95View →
Warrior BluCore V3 Standard Carbon + KevlarAll-court16mmElongated$199.95View →
Warrior BluCore V3 Pro Carbon + KevlarAll-court16mmElongated$199.95View →
Edge BluCore Hybrid Carbon FiberAll-court16mmHybrid$249.95View →
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