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Diadem Warrior v2 vs Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Diadem Warrior v2
Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic
Price
$229.95
$250
Swing Weight
116
112
Twist Weight
6.5
6.35
Weight
8.3 oz
8.1 oz
Core
19mm
20mm
Power
—
51.2 MPH
Pop
—
33.1 MPH
Spin
1588 RPM
1873 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Wide body
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
—
Gen 1.5/Edgeless
Balance
—
238mm
Diadem Warrior v2
This paddle delivers 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
- −Limited spin at 1588 RPM (bottom 7%, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (88th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Beginners
Selkirk Luxx Control Air Epic
This paddle delivers control-oriented 51.2 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a wide body shape.
Pros
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Below-average power at 51.2 MPH (bottom 0%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 33.1 MPH (bottom 1%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Control / Touch Players
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