Diadem Edge BluCore Hybrid 16mm
$249.95
About the Diadem Edge BluCore Hybrid 16mm
The Diadem Edge BluCore Hybrid 16mm is a hybrid pickleball paddle with a Triaxial Weave 3D 18K carbon fiber face over a 16mm core. It weighs about 7.8–8.2 oz, with a 5.7" grip. Listed price: $249.95.
Listed play style: control.
Where to buy: Diadem direct and authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diadem | $249.95 | In stock | Buy on Diadem (opens in a new tab) |
| Pickleball Central | $249.95 | Check retailer | Buy on Pickleball Central (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, Triaxial Weave 3D 18K carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 6.8 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.3 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 2.7 / 10
Above the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
At the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The Diadem Edge BluCore Hybrid 16mm in our database
Its length (16.5 in) is longer than all of the 28 other 16 mm hybrid paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Edge BluCore Hybrid 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.2 oz) | lighter than 43% (30% same) | 30 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than all | 28 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Handle length | 5.7 in | longer than 96% | 26 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Weight within Diadem | 8 oz | lightest (tied) | 6 paddles from Diadem |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Diadem Sports Edge BluCore 16mm Hybrid”. Date added on the list: Nov 6, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Diadem Edge BluCore Hybrid” (model DPC15). Date added on the list: Jan 1, 2026.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
Vulcan Dark Matter Hybrid 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, similar listed price
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper: same listed weight, same core, same shape, 0.3 in shorter, $25 more
11SIX24 Ultre Power 2: 0.05 oz heavier, same core, same shape, 0.15 in shorter, $40 cheaper
Holbrook Fuze Hybrid 16mm: 0.1 oz lighter, same core, same shape, 0.3 in shorter, $20 cheaper