Diadem Warrior V2 Pickleball Paddle – Liquid Carbon Fiber Edgeless Design, Etched Face for Lasting Spin, 19MM Thick, 3 Layer Construction (Pink)

The Diadem Warrior V2 (Pink) is one of the most uniquely engineered control paddles in pickleball. Famously known for its massive, industry-leading 19mm core profile, the Warrior V2 is custom-built for players who prioritize an incredibly soft touch, premium vibration dampening, and absolute precision at the kitchen line—without becoming completely toothless when driving from the baseline.

The vibrant Pink colorway replaces standard accents with an eye-catching, hot pink edge trim, branding, and matching handle wrap, contrasting beautifully against the matte-black carbon fiber face.

The Core Innovation: 3X L-Core Triple-Layer Core

1. Most standard control paddles rely on a solid slab of 16mm polypropylene honeycomb. Diadem completely re-engineered the interior chassis by introducing a 3-Layer Sandwich Construction totaling an ultra-plush 19mm (0.75 inches) in thickness.

The core utilizes an intricate 8mm Polypropylene Honeycomb + Aramid (Nomex) Honeycomb + 8mm Polypropylene Honeycomb layout.

1. The Polypropylene Outer Layers absorb high-velocity impact energy, giving you maximum dwell time (the ball sinks deeply into the face) for surgical kitchen dinks and drops.
2. The Core Aramid (Nomex) Center Strip acts as a hidden accelerator. When you execute a heavy overhead slam or a full-force baseline drive, the ball compresses past the soft poly outer sheets and hits the rigid aramid layer, rewarding you with an explosive burst of put-away power.

Performance Profile

1. Etched T700 Carbon Fiber Face: Rather than using a temporary, sand-blasted grit coating that flakes off after a few months of intense play, Diadem chemically etches the raw T700 carbon fiber skin. This creates a permanent, high-friction texture that acts like microscopic teeth, gripping the plastic ball to generate aggressive, court-dipping spin rates.
2. Liquid Carbon Fiber (LCF) Edgeless Design: The Warrior V2 features a thermoformed, molded edgeless profile. To make a paddle completely edgeless without causing it to crack or break down on ground scrapes, Diadem infuses a proprietary Liquid Carbon Fiber reinforcement resin along the entire perimeter. This yields extreme structural durability and allows for an aerodynamically seamless frame.
3. Taper Tech Handle Geometry: Thicker 19mm cores naturally make handles feel bulky and boxy. Diadem circumvents this with their molded Taper Tech handle design, compressing the handle root down to a highly agile, slim 4 1/8-inch (G1) circumference that feels nimble and incredibly fast to adjust.
4. Included Pink Paddle Armor: Because the frame is engineered with an edgeless silhouette, every Warrior V2 ships with an optional, ultra-thin, adhesive piece of protective Edge Tape to keep the perimeter clean and free from court scrapes without shifting the paddle's native swing weight.

Best Suited For

1. Surgical Dinking & Reset Strategists: If your game plan relies heavily on absorbing your opponent's heaviest baseline rockets, resetting fast-paced balls safely into the kitchen, and out-playing opponents via soft-game patience, this is the gold standard of touch.
2. Tennis Elbow & Arm Fatigue Sufferers: The sheer mass of the 19mm tri-layer honeycomb core acts as a massive shock absorber, effectively filtering out harsh structural frequencies before they can radiate up into your wrist, elbow, or shoulder.
3. One-Handed Net Speedsters: Thanks to a balanced 8.25 oz middleweight layout and a completely seamless, aerodynamically clean edgeless shape, this paddle reloads remarkably fast during rapid, close-range net battles.

Specifications

• Series Line: Diadem Warrior V2 Elite Series.
• Chassis Build; Molded Edgeless Thermoformed Profile.
• Color Scheme: Pink Accent Details (Vibrant Hot Pink Branding, Tape, & Grip).
• Paddle Shape: Aerodynamic Elongated Profile.
• Paddle Length: 16.4 inches.
• Paddle Width: 7.4 inches.
• Core Thickness: 19 mm (0.75 in — Maximum Dwell Time & Control Profile).
• Core Engineering: 3X L-Core (8mm Polypropylene + Aramid Center + 8mm Polypropylene).
• Face Material: Premium Long-Lasting Etched T700 Carbon Fiber Face.
• Frame Tech: Liquid Carbon Fiber (LCF) Infused Edge Reinforcement.
• Average Weight: 8.25 oz (Balanced Middleweight Distribution).
• Balance Point: 235 mm (Centralized Equilibrium Balance).
• Handle Length: 5.3 inches (Balanced Leverage & Reach Combo).
• Grip Size: 4 1/8 inches (Size 1 — Taper Tech Slim Profile).
• Factory Grip: Diadem Comfort Max Cushioned Wrap (Pink).
• Certifications: USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved & Tournament Legal.