# Diadem Riptide vs Drop Shot Kibo Control PK Scores calculated from the specs ([how we calculate](https://racquetrank.com/ca/methodology/)). Reference prices from stores, checked every day. ## Racquets in the comparison 2 racquets Pickleball - [Riptide Diadem](https://racquetrank.com/ca/pickleball/diadem/riptide/) - [Kibo Control PK Drop Shot](https://racquetrank.com/ca/pickleball/drop-shot/kibo-control-pk-2025/) Search racquets Highlight differencesHide identical Best in row Different Same | 2 racquetsLowest price | Riptide Diadem RR Score 58 out of 100, RR Score | Kibo Control PK Drop Shot | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2 racquetsHighest RR Score: Riptide Diadem (58). | #1DiademRiptide Diadem RR Score 58 out of 100, RR Score See price at Amazon | #2Drop ShotKibo Control PK Drop ShotSee price at Tenniszon | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Where to buy | | | | | All offersReference price · we may earn a commission from these links | AmazonSee price | TenniszonSee price | | | RR Score | | | | | RR Score | RR Score 58 out of 100, RR Score | No data | | | Dimensions | | | | | Weight | 7.6 oz | 7.4 oz200-220 g | | | Width | No data | 7.9 in | | | Length | No data | 15.9 in | | | Grip length | No data | 4.5 in | | | Shape | Hybrid | No data | | | Construction | | | | | Face material | Fiberglass composite | No data | | | Core | Polypropylene honeycomb | No data | | | Core thickness | No data | 14 mm | | | Edge protection | Yes | No data | | | Offers summary | | | | | Lowest price | No data | No data | | ## Other pickleball comparisons - [Drop Shot Explorer Comfort PK vs Drop Shot Kibo Control PK](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/drop-shot-explorer-comfort-pk-2025-vs-drop-shot-kibo-control-pk-2025/) - [Drop Shot Kibo Attack PK vs Drop Shot Kibo Control PK](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/drop-shot-kibo-attack-pk-2025-vs-drop-shot-kibo-control-pk-2025/) - [Drop Shot Kibo Comfort PK vs Drop Shot Kibo Control PK](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/drop-shot-kibo-comfort-pk-2025-vs-drop-shot-kibo-control-pk-2025/) - [Drop Shot Kibo Control PK vs HEAD Gravity Tour Lite 2023](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/drop-shot-kibo-control-pk-2025-vs-head-gravity-tour-lite-2023/) - [Drop Shot Kibo Control PK vs Gamma Neutron 5.0](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/drop-shot-kibo-control-pk-2025-vs-gamma-neutron-5-0/) - [Diadem Riptide vs Gamma Neutron 5.0](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/diadem-riptide-vs-gamma-neutron-5-0/) - [Diadem Riptide vs HEAD Extreme Elite](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/diadem-riptide-vs-head-extreme-elite/) - [JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-pro-iv-16mm-pro-iv-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) - [JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-pro-v-14mm-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) - [JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-pro-iv-14mm-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) - [JOOLA Perseus Power FX 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm](https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/joola-perseus-power-fx-16mm-vs-joola-perseus-pro-v-ben-johns-16mm/) --- Source: https://racquetrank.com/ca/compare/pickleball/diadem-riptide-vs-drop-shot-kibo-control-pk-2025/