Diadem Edge BluCore Pro 16mm
$249.95
About the Diadem Edge BluCore Pro 16mm
Next-gen successor line to the Edge 18K with BluCore full-foam EPP core (lifetime core warranty); 16mm tuned softer/more stable than the 14mm Pro.
Listed play style: power.
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
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 2.7 / 10
Above the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The Diadem Edge BluCore Pro 16mm in our database
Its handle length (5.7 in) is longer than 83% of the 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Edge BluCore Pro 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.2 oz) | lighter than 39% (39% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 10% (90% same) | 63 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.7 in | longer than 83% (2% same) | 65 other 16 mm elongated 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 Pro”. Date added on the list: Aug 14, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Diadem Edge BluCore Pro” (model DPC13). Date added on the list: Jan 1, 2026.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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