{"product_id":"diadem-hero","title":"Diadem Pickleball Paddle Hero","description":"\u003csection class=\"pdp-intro\"\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  The \u003cstrong\u003eDiadem Hero Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e is built to make your very first   sessions fun, forgiving, and easy to learn. Its wide face, light build, and   \u003cstrong\u003eHMT glass fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e construction give beginners a generous sweet spot   and comfortable feel at a budget-friendly price.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  With a slightly thicker core and reinforced bumper, the Hero is designed to take   the bumps and scrapes that come with learning, while the 8 mm polypropylene core   provides easy access to power so you can get the ball over the net with confidence.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e  \u003csection class=\"pdp-highlights\"\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eOn-Court Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cul class=\"rc-bullets\"\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eWide 7.8\" face\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum hitting area and a big, confidence-boosting sweet spot.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eHMT glass fiber construction\u003c\/strong\u003e (same fiber as the Riptide line) keeps the paddle lightweight and easy to swing.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e8 mm PP honeycomb core\u003c\/strong\u003e at ~14.22 mm thickness (.55\") for accessible power and a forgiving feel.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e7.6 oz weight\u003c\/strong\u003e gives new players a quick, maneuverable paddle that won’t feel heavy in the hand.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eThicker bumper guard\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the edges from court scrapes while you learn footwork and spacing.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eUSAPA approved\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you can take your first steps into leagues and rec tournaments without changing paddles.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e  \u003csection aria-label=\"Performance meters\" class=\"pdp-meters\"\u003e  \u003ch2\u003ePerformance Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e   \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__label\"\u003ePower\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"width: 78%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e   \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__label\"\u003eControl\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"width: 82%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e   \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__label\"\u003eSpin\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"width: 76%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e   \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__label\"\u003eForgiveness\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-meter__track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"width: 88%;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e  \u003csection class=\"pdp-fit\"\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eWho It Suits\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cul class=\"rc-bullets\"\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eFirst-time pickleball players\u003c\/strong\u003e who want an easy, comfortable paddle   to learn the basics with.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Casual rec players who value a \u003cstrong\u003eforgiving sweet spot\u003c\/strong\u003e and light feel  over extreme power or spin.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Players who want a \u003cstrong\u003edurable starter paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e with a thicker bumper and   solid construction.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Anyone looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ebudget-friendly, USAPA-approved\u003c\/strong\u003e paddle that still   feels solid and responsive.  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e  \u003csection class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"list\" class=\"rc-specgrid\"\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003ePlayer Type\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eControl · Forgiving starter paddle\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eShape\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eWidebody \/ Standard (15.6\" x 7.8\")\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eWeight Class\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eLightweight–Midweight (7.6 oz)\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003ePaddle Weight\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e7.6 oz\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eLength\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e15.6 in\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e7.8 in\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e14.22 mm (0.55 in)\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eCore Material\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e8 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eFace \/ Surface\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eGlass Fiber with HMT Fiber Technology\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e5 in\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eGrip Size\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003e4 in circumference\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eBumper\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eThicker protective edge bumper\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv role=\"listitem\" class=\"rc-spec\"\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__k\"\u003eApproval\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-spec__v\"\u003eUSAPA Approved\u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e  \u003csection\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Tech\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cdiv class=\"rc-infographic\"\u003e  \u003carticle class=\"rc-info-card\"\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eHMT Fiber Face\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  A hot-melt glass fiber face used in Diadem’s Riptide line that keeps the paddle   light, responsive, and beginner-friendly.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/article\u003e  \u003carticle class=\"rc-info-card\"\u003e  \u003ch4\u003e8 mm PP Honeycomb Core\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  A polypropylene honeycomb core tuned for easy power and a soft, forgiving feel   across the entire hitting surface.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/article\u003e  \u003carticle class=\"rc-info-card\"\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eWide Face Design\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  A generous paddle face that maximizes hitting area and makes it easier to find   the sweet spot as you develop your timing.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/article\u003e  \u003carticle class=\"rc-info-card\"\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eReinforced Bumper\u003c\/h4\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  A thicker-than-average edge bumper helps protect the paddle during your early   learning days on court.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003c\/article\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Diadem","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":47997778231348,"sku":"PP10056","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":47997778264116,"sku":"PP10079","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":47997778296884,"sku":"PP10080","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Texas A\u0026M","offer_id":47997778329652,"sku":"PP10094","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/7537\/5668\/files\/Hero_set-blue_front.jpg?v=1783473816","url":"https:\/\/tiendatennis.com\/products\/diadem-hero","provider":"Tienda Tennis ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}