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Diadem Warrior V1 pickleball paddle
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Diadem

Warrior V1 Diadem

Pickleball· Warrior

GoodUpdated on 10/03/2026
Version · 4 optionsWarrior V1Change

The Warrior is the paddle that became famous for being one of the thickest on the market, with a 19 mm sandwich core made of three layers: polypropylene honeycomb, aramid (Nomex) honeycomb and another of polypropylene. The face is carbon with Grit Paint for spin, the average weight is 8.5 oz and the Taper Tech tapered handle has a thin 4 1/8 grip. It measures 16.4 x 7.5 inches and has a 5-inch handle. Despite the weight, the balance makes the paddle easy to handle, with a huge sweet spot and a lot of stability.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
8.5 oz
Core thickness
19 mm
Face material
Carbon with Grit Paint
Width
7.5 in
Length
16.4 in
Grip length
5 in

LevelsIntermediate, Advanced

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • 19 mm core tends to give more stability and control
  • Polypropylene and aramid sandwich core, according to the brand
  • Carbon face with Grit Paint aimed at spin, according to the manufacturer
  • 16.4 in length tends to give more reach

Cons

  • 8.5 oz weight can tire the arm in long matches
  • 5 in handle may be short for a two-handed backhand
Ideal for
Intermediate or advanced players who want stability, control and a very large sweet spot.
Levels
Intermediate, Advanced

Specs

Construction
Face materialCarbon with Grit PaintMedium confidence
CorePolypropylene honeycomb + aramidMedium confidence
Core thickness19 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight8.5 oz8.3 to 8.7 ozMedium confidence
Width7.5 inMedium confidence
Length16.4 inMedium confidence
Grip length5 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.1 inMedium confidence
ShapeNo dataMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%66
Approval from players35%65

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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