Diadem Edge Flex Hybrid Pickleball Paddle
EDGE FLEX HYBRID
The most stable Edge Flex
The largest sweet spot in pickleball
In third-party lab testing, balls were fired at 60 mph into nine zones of the face and measured against five leading paddles. The Edge Flex held its exit speed as contact moved toward the edges, with the biggest gap at the top of the face.
Flex System
Three flex points built into the frame let the face give at contact for longer dwell time and more ball speed. The flex points are thermochromic, so they change color when the paddle heats up.
Amplify Core and Dual Spine
A BluCore center surrounded by a dual-ringed foam perimeter widens the sweet spot, and two internal stabilizer rods keep the face steady for more control.
Fused 18K carbon face
An 18K woven carbon face fused to the core grips the ball for heavy spin on drives, rolls and serves.
The largest sweet spot in pickleball
In third-party lab testing, balls were fired at 60 mph into nine zones of the face and measured against five leading paddles. The Edge Flex held its exit speed as contact moved toward the edges, with the biggest gap at the top of the face.
Flex System
Three flex points built into the frame let the face give at contact for longer dwell time and more ball speed. The flex points are thermochromic, so they change color when the paddle heats up.
Amplify Core and Dual Spine
A BluCore center surrounded by a dual-ringed foam perimeter widens the sweet spot, and two internal stabilizer rods keep the face steady for more control.
Fused 18K carbon face
An 18K woven carbon face fused to the core grips the ball for heavy spin on drives, rolls and serves.
Five paddles
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Compare all Diadem pickleball paddles
Edge Flex Pro $249.95
Elongated 16.5" shape in 14 mm (quickest hands) or 16 mm (most power). Shop the Edge Flex Pro
Edge Flex Hybrid $249.95
Wider 7.8" hybrid shape, 16 mm core and the highest twist weight of the three builds. Shop the Edge Flex Hybrid
Icon $99.95
Carbon fiber face with Spin RP coating, in Lite (7.7 oz) and Mid (8.0 oz). Shop the Icon
Rush $99.95
Etched composite face over a 16 mm core at 7.9 oz. Shop the Rush
Hero $49.95
Wide 7.8" face and heavy-duty bumper for learning the game. Shop the Hero
Edge Flex Pro $249.95
Elongated 16.5" shape in 14 mm (quickest hands) or 16 mm (most power). Shop the Edge Flex Pro
Edge Flex Hybrid $249.95
Wider 7.8" hybrid shape, 16 mm core and the highest twist weight of the three builds. Shop the Edge Flex Hybrid
Icon $99.95
Carbon fiber face with Spin RP coating, in Lite (7.7 oz) and Mid (8.0 oz). Shop the Icon
Rush $99.95
Etched composite face over a 16 mm core at 7.9 oz. Shop the Rush
Hero $49.95
Wide 7.8" face and heavy-duty bumper for learning the game. Shop the Hero
Description
The Diadem Edge Flex Hybrid is the widest and most stable build of Diadem's flagship paddle. It has the same construction as the Pro models (Flex System, Dual Spine, Amplify Core and a Fused 18K carbon face) in a 16.2 in by 7.8 in hybrid shape with a 16 mm core.
That shape gives the Hybrid the highest twist weight of the three Edge Flex builds (6.7), so the face stays square on off-center contact, and the thicker core adds power when you need it. Diadem had the Edge Flex tested by an outside paddle lab: balls were fired at 60 mph into nine zones of the face against five leading paddles, and the Edge Flex kept its speed toward the edges where the others dropped off. It is USA Pickleball approved.
If you want an elongated shape for more reach, or a faster 14 mm core, see the Edge Flex Pro.
Features & Benefits
- Flex System: three flex points give longer dwell time and more ball speed; they are thermochromic and change color with heat
- Amplify Core: BluCore surrounded by a dual-ringed foam core widens the sweet spot
- Dual Spine: internal stabilizer rods add control
- Fused 18K carbon face: woven 18K carbon for maximum spin
- Hybrid shape: a wider 7.8 in face for stability and forgiveness
Specifications
- Weight: 8.2 oz
- Length: 16.2 in
- Width: 7.8 in
- Core thickness: 16 mm
- Balance: 235 mm
- Twist weight: 6.7
- Grip size: 4 1/8 in
- Handle length: 5.7 in
- Colors: Teal, Sand
- Approval: USA Pickleball approved
Performance
Skill Level
Intermediate/Advanced
The Diadem Edge Flex Hybrid is the widest and most stable build of Diadem's flagship paddle. It has the same construction as the Pro models (Flex System, Dual Spine, Amplify Core and a Fused 18K carbon face) in a 16.2 in by 7.8 in hybrid shape with a 16 mm core.
That shape gives the Hybrid the highest twist weight of the three Edge Flex builds (6.7), so the face stays square on off-center contact, and the thicker core adds power when you need it. Diadem had the Edge Flex tested by an outside paddle lab: balls were fired at 60 mph into nine zones of the face against five leading paddles, and the Edge Flex kept its speed toward the edges where the others dropped off. It is USA Pickleball approved.
If you want an elongated shape for more reach, or a faster 14 mm core, see the Edge Flex Pro.
Features & Benefits
- Flex System: three flex points give longer dwell time and more ball speed; they are thermochromic and change color with heat
- Amplify Core: BluCore surrounded by a dual-ringed foam core widens the sweet spot
- Dual Spine: internal stabilizer rods add control
- Fused 18K carbon face: woven 18K carbon for maximum spin
- Hybrid shape: a wider 7.8 in face for stability and forgiveness
Specifications
- Weight: 8.2 oz
- Length: 16.2 in
- Width: 7.8 in
- Core thickness: 16 mm
- Balance: 235 mm
- Twist weight: 6.7
- Grip size: 4 1/8 in
- Handle length: 5.7 in
- Colors: Teal, Sand
- Approval: USA Pickleball approved
Intermediate/Advanced