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Diadem Warrior BluCore Standard 19mm 19mm vs Proton Series Three 15mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Diadem Warrior BluCore Standard 19mm 19mm
Proton Series Three 15mm
Price
$289.95
$240
Swing Weight
119
123
Twist Weight
6.59
6.72
Weight
8.4 oz
8.2 oz
Core
19mm
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Power
56.1 MPH
57.4 MPH
Pop
35.8 MPH
34.4 MPH
Spin
1931 RPM
1755 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Balance
237mm
245mm
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 Three 15mm
This paddle delivers 80th percentile power (57.4 MPH) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (80th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 9%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
Cons
- −Lower pop at 34.4 MPH (bottom 5%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Limited spin at 1755 RPM (12th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Very high swing weight of 123 (top 9%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
Best For
Power Players
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