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Diadem Warrior BluCore Standard 19mm 19mm vs Proton Series One-Type A 11mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Diadem Warrior BluCore Standard 19mm 19mm
Proton Series One-Type A 11mm
Price
$289.95
$280
Swing Weight
119
115
Twist Weight
6.59
6.75
Weight
8.4 oz
8.1 oz
Core
19mm
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Power
56.1 MPH
56.1 MPH
Pop
35.8 MPH
36.1 MPH
Spin
1931 RPM
2112 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Balance
237mm
241mm
Diadem Warrior BluCore Standard 19mm 19mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −Premium price at $289.95 — more expensive than 97% of paddles (avg $197)
- −On the heavy side at 8.4 oz (top 6%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
BeginnersControl / Touch PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
Proton Series One-Type A 11mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.1 MPH power — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Good spin generation at 2112 RPM (73th percentile)
Cons
- −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
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