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Diadem

BluCore Max 19mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.9 MPH power, plush 19mm feel, rock-solid stability (top 2%) — a control option in a wide body shape.

$280USD list
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Wide body19mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower Control+Control

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
108
18th percentile
Twist Weight
7.45
98th percentile
Weight
8.4 oz
Core Thickness
19mm
Power
54.9 MPH
14th percentile
Pop
36.2 MPH
51st percentile
Spin
1926 RPM
Medium
Balance
228mm
Grip Length
5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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Pros

  • +Exceptional stability — 7.45 twist weight is top 2% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Quick hands — swing weight of 108 is in the 18th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
  • +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
  • +Thick 19mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 54.9 MPH (14th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 96% of paddles (avg $195)

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 7.45 (top 2%) and 19mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.