MNSTR
Babolat · Hybrid
- Power
- 7 out of 10
- Control
- 7 out of 10
- Spin
- 7 out of 10
- Sweet spot
- 6 out of 10
Diadem · $100
Diadem Icon V2
A power-with-touch outlier that stands apart from the 16mm crowd.
Discontinued. Diadem no longer makes this paddle. You may still find it used or on clearance.
Our take
Japanese carbon fiber and a thin 8mm honeycomb core make this a firm, fast paddle with real spin. Attack-minded players will love the crisp response.
- Best forAttack-minded all-court players who want a thinner, firmer Diadem feel with real spin.
- The catchThin cores are less forgiving for newer players. This is not a comfort paddle.
Scores
Out of 10.
How it plays
- PowerGreat
- 8 out of 10
- ControlSpicy
- 7 out of 10
- SpinGreat
- 8 out of 10
- Sweet spotSneaky good
- 6 out of 10
For you
- Pop-up safetySolid
- 5 out of 10
- Arm comfortSpicy
- 7 out of 10
- Beginner-safeDecent
- 4 out of 10
- ValueSpicy
- 7 out of 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.
Specs
- ElongatedMore reach and power, smaller sweet spot
- 7.9–8.4 ozon the scales
- Swing weight 122more to swing, steadier through the ball
- Twist weight 5.72smaller sweet spot
- 5.25" handleroom for two hands
- 13.7mm corethinner: more pop
- Honeycomb coreThe usual build: crisp, and quieter when thick
- Carbon facemore spin, you make the power
- $100typical price
- USA Pickleball approvedfine for tournaments
Swing and twist weight measured by Pickleball Studio.
Good for
- PowerHit harder
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