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Graphite is used in the core of the Paddletek Tempest Wave II's Tempest PolyCore, which reduces vibrations while maintaining the paddle's lightweight design. Playing at the net is where this paddle shines. This paddle will appeal to those who take great pleasure in their strategic play and control. This model isn't what you need if you're searching for a power paddle. A significant improvement over many novice paddles is offered by the Tempest Wave II. This paddle is a great option for an intermediate player who wants to improve their accuracy and ball control given its affordability.

The Joola Vision is a fantastic paddle for advanced players offering features such as a soft grip, elongated handle, powerful spin, and a curved edge for less drag. It is very lightweight and preferred among players that want a paddle with good response.

The Onix Evoke Premier Pro is Onix's top of the line paddle. One great feature if this paddle is are the options to choose anywhere from a 10mm thickness up to 16mm. Its difficult to find a paddle as thin as 10mm. The thinner paddles will have more power as the thicker paddles have more control.

Overview: With the replaceable Paddle Armor protecting the edge and the etched surface enhancing spin, the Diadem Warrior V2 pickleball paddle offers unmatched strength, spin, and control. Its edgeless design and 3X L-core provide durability and powerful spins. Despite its thickness, it's lighter and less head heavy than the original. Ideal for players who prefer a heavier, firm feel, it performs well in resets, blocks, and drives.

Performance: There is a lot to love with the Diadem Warrior. The handle feels great in the hand, similar to a tapered tennis racket. The paddle excels at soft game being more of a control paddle, however we found that it still had a ton of power due to the 3X - L core and spins of up to 1,600 RPM. Overall the paddle feels very good and doesn’t have a lot of vibration on contact.

The Vatic Pro 7 offers a thermoformed one piece heat compressed T700 raw carbon fiber paddle with edge foam injection. This unibody technology provides plenty of spin, pop and power. The surface provides a long-lasting grit due to the heat-press technology. The handle consists of two polyurethane inserts that absorb vibration. It has an elongated shape with a swing weight of 119. If you prefer a standard shape, give the Vatic Pro Flash 14mm paddle a try. If you’re used to playing with a Gen. 1 carbon paddle, you’ll notice a lot more pop. Due to the foam injection, this paddle provides balanced control. Again, keep in mind, you will need to learn control if you’re coming from a Gen 1 paddle. This paddle offers a terrific blend of power, spin and control for the price point.

Six Zero is an Australian company that developed the innovative Black Diamond Series using a multi-stage cold and hot mold technology. The new unibody thermoformed technology is a hot innovation for 2023. The slightly flared shape optimizes the sweet spot. The paddle’s surface uses a newly developed premium Japanese Toray nano-engineered 700K carbon textured surface that provides a permanent textured surface, producing an amazing spin. Foam injection followed by a light-weight carbon seam fuses the top and bottom faces of the paddle resulting in a tighter feel and an increased sweet spot that radiates around the paddle perimeter. You have the option of purchasing a 14mm or 16mm core. There are subtle differences between the two; The 14mm DBD will add more pop and power, while the 16mm DBD will have more control. The 14mm DBD will also provide faster hand speed through the air. Six Zero engineers have designed a 3D carbon forged handle to reduce vibration and increase responsiveness. The main difference between the Black Diamond Power and the Double Black Diamond Control Paddles is the face material. The Black Diamond Power uses a Toray Raw Fibreglass face, that provides incredible power and pop. It also is more forgiving in the throat area. This paddle may take some adjustment if you are coming from a traditional soft paddle.