Diadem Hush 18mm Review
This paddle delivers top 0% power (62.9 MPH), top 0% spin (2776 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Price: $189.95. Swing weight: 123. Twist weight: 5.13. Weight: 8.3 oz. Power: 62.9 MPH. Spin: 2776 RPM. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Elite power — 62.9 MPH puts it in the top 0% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- Exceptional pop at 38.5 MPH — top 1% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- Outstanding spin at 2776 RPM — top 0% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 9%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
Cons
- Low stability — twist weight of 5.13 (bottom 2%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- Very high swing weight of 123 (top 9%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (89th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
- Power Players: 62.9 MPH drive speed (top 0%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2776 RPM (top 0%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 123 and 5.6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Diadem
Hush 18mm
This paddle delivers top 0% power (62.9 MPH), top 0% spin (2776 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Composite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
123
Twist Weight
5.13
Weight
8.3 oz
Power
62.9 MPH
Pop
38.5 MPH
Spin
2776 RPM
Balance
245mm
Grip Length
5.6"
Pros
- +Elite power — 62.9 MPH puts it in the top 0% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 38.5 MPH — top 1% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2776 RPM — top 0% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
- +Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 9%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.13 (bottom 2%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Very high swing weight of 123 (top 9%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (89th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Power Players
62.9 MPH drive speed (top 0%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Spin-Heavy Players
2776 RPM (top 0%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 123 and 5.6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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