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

The Diadem Warrior V2 (White) is one of the most uniquely engineered control paddles in pickleball. Widely celebrated 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 a completely toothless paddle when driving from the baseline.

The White colorway strips away loud graphics, framing a crisp white grip and minimal branding against a premium black carbon 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 re-engineered the interior chassis by introducing a 3-Layer Sandwich Construction totaling an ultra-plush 19mm ($0.75\text{ inches}$) in thickness.

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

• The Polypropylene Outer Layers absorb high-velocity impact energy, giving you maximum dwell time (the ball sinks into the face) for surgical kitchen dinks and drops.
• 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, rubberized 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 Paddle Armor: Because the frame is engineered with an edgeless silhouette, every Warrior V2 ships with an optional, ultra-thin, adhesive piece of Paddle Edge Tape, protecting the beautiful white frame 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: White Accent Details (Clean White Branding & Matching 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 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.
• Certifications: USA Pickleball (USAPA) Approved & Tournament Legal.