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Diadem

Icon Diadem

Pickleball· Icon

GoodUpdated on 10/03/2026
4.5out of 5284 reviews
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The Icon is Diadem's best-known all-court paddle, awarded a gold medal in its category and sold in light and medium versions. It has a Japanese carbon face with a Spin RP polyurethane coating, which the brand describes as the most spin-friendly among those approved by USA Pickleball, and a high-density polymer honeycomb core. It measures 16 x 7.6 inches, weighs about 7.8 oz in the light version and 8.1 oz in the medium, has a 5.25-inch handle, a 4 1/8 grip and a thin, replaceable edge guard.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
8.1 oz
Core thickness
12 mm
Face material
Carbon
Width
7.6 in
Length
16 in
Grip length
5.3 in

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • Spin RP polyurethane coating aimed at spin, according to the brand
  • 12 mm core tends to give more ball exit
  • Thin, replaceable edge guard, according to the manufacturer
  • Sold in light and medium weight versions, according to the brand

Cons

  • 12 mm core tends to demand more control in the short game
  • 5.25 in handle may be short for a two-handed backhand
  • Spin coating may wear with heavy use
Ideal for
Intermediate players who want a balanced paddle, with spin and easy power from the baseline.
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Construction
Face materialCarbonMedium confidence
CoreHigh-density polymer honeycombMedium confidence
Core thickness12 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight8.1 ozmedium version; light at 7.8 ozMedium confidence
Width7.6 inMedium confidence
Length16 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.3 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.1 inMedium confidence
ShapeStandardMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%61
Approval from players35%74

The RR Score is not yet a precise figure. It summarizes the data we have today (specs and reviews) and changes as more information comes in. A low score does not mean the racquet is bad and does not reflect its technical quality: often it is just missing data or reviews. The specs combine several sources and may have discrepancies: check the manufacturer's website and the store where you buy.

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4.5284 reviews
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  • Amazon4.4 · 225 reviews

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