Diadem Icon V2 XL Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
Diadem Icon V2 XL Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle is known for easy pace (8.3 oz).
Best for
Power & pace
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$100
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
It’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
Our grade
Strong
Reliable all-court
Weight
8.3 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerIt’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
What people are saying
easy resetspunchy popheavy topspinbite on cutsconnected feelclean response
Touch & Control
- Players often call out steady on resets when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- Soft shots land with forgiving on soft touch, and resets feel forgiving on soft touch.
Power
- The common thread: quick on putaways.
- Most feedback points to strong on drives.
Spin
- The face grip shows up as reliable for cut shots on shaped shots.
- The first impression is consistent bite on the ball.
Feel
- In real play, it shows up as crisp but not harsh.
- The common thread: smooth through impact.
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