Diadem Icon Infinity Pro Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$220
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Weight
8.1 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
What people are saying
easy resetspunchy popstrong value
Touch & Control
- Soft shots land with steady on resets, and resets feel steady on resets.
- It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to forgiving on soft touch.
Power
- Most feedback points to quick on putaways.
- It tends to feel strong on drives, especially in hands battles at the net.
Value
- The value proposition comes down to a strong pick at its tier.
- The first impression is competitive for the feature set.
Phrased for clarity.
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