There are some people that really like that harder feeling of the original and gearbox paddles but for the majority of people I think the softer feel will be preferred.
I was really waiting for your review on this paddle. I have the original Icon and really enjoy it. As always you really covered all the bases in your review and in an objective, unbiased way. I really like the control of the original Icon. I have added 1/4 inch lead tape under the replaceable edge guard that adds some control and increase the sweet spot to a degree. I wish they wouldn't have used the "grit paint". It seems to detract from the overall quality of the paddle in my opinion.
Very comprehensive review as always. I own the original Icon and also the V2E as well as a Vice. I sold my Pro Kennex ACE because I did not like the feel on impact. The V2 does not play like the original for sure, but I do like it over my ACE. The softer feel as you mentioned, is what I was looking for. I bought the white version because the face of the Vice after just a few games started to show little white "chips" which is the primer coat color. The white face won't show up as much on the white. Now some pro was saying the white is "distracting"and wants it taken out of tournaments. Come on!!!!!! What next??
I have that paddle but didn’t take the time to do a full review because it isn’t USAP approved. It hits super hard and is pretty bouncy off the face. It feels soft but is harder to control. Really fun to play with. You can really crank drives and high balls.
They pretty similar and is more of a preference of shape but I personally was drawn to the standard shaped version. It felt so light but still had good power which is a rare combo.
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Excellent review! Full of information and facts. I really like how you do not waste time and get into the paddle's attributes. Well done.
Thanks, I’m glad it was helpful!
Thanks, just got handed one to try for a few weeks.
Can't wait to play with one. Didn't mind the original but this definitely seems like a step up in performance. Thanks Braydon !
There are some people that really like that harder feeling of the original and gearbox paddles but for the majority of people I think the softer feel will be preferred.
I was really waiting for your review on this paddle. I have the original Icon and really enjoy it. As always you really covered all the bases in your review and in an objective, unbiased way. I really like the control of the original Icon. I have added 1/4 inch lead tape under the replaceable edge guard that adds some control and increase the sweet spot to a degree. I wish they wouldn't have used the "grit paint". It seems to detract from the overall quality of the paddle in my opinion.
I didn’t mess with lead tape on these but I have a couple of buddies that have them and they weighted them up and liked them more that way.
Very comprehensive review as always. I own the original Icon and also the V2E as well as a Vice. I sold my Pro Kennex ACE because I did not like the feel on impact. The V2 does not play like the original for sure, but I do like it over my ACE. The softer feel as you mentioned, is what I was looking for. I bought the white version because the face of the Vice after just a few games started to show little white "chips" which is the primer coat color. The white face won't show up as much on the white. Now some pro was saying the white is "distracting"and wants it taken out of tournaments. Come on!!!!!! What next??
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, this is great. And I know, I saw that comment about white paddles too. Paddle complaints never end.
Lemme guess... Ben Johns?
@@drew123994Not Ben Johns. Some woman who's name I cant' recall. She's easy to look at though.
Would this be a good singles paddle? Power
Can you give the power and pop on this paddle please?
great review
Great video.
Can you do a review on the diadem vice paddle?
I have that paddle but didn’t take the time to do a full review because it isn’t USAP approved. It hits super hard and is pretty bouncy off the face. It feels soft but is harder to control. Really fun to play with. You can really crank drives and high balls.
@@pickleballeffect can you still do a video review?
@@charlesthomas6987 no, there are too many other new paddles coming out and I can’t keep up as it is ha.
great review. 10/10
Thanks for watching!
Braydon, what are your thoughts on this paddle in 2024, with the current offerings like J2k, Apollo, 6.0, M2F etc?
Icon V2 is currently 50% off $99
I would take all the others you mentioned first. So it’s only $50?
@@pickleballeffect $99 sale from $199 msrp
@@pickleballeffect it’s on sale for $99 from $199.
Is your warrior edge ok? I have that one too and yours has the honeycomb showing lol
It's a bit older and used ha maybe that's why.
How do you feel about the V2 compared to the 6.0 double black diamond 16 mm
The V2 gives you more power, is faster and more maneuverable but has a smaller sweet spot in comparison.
So which one would you recommend…standard or Xl?
Thanks
They pretty similar and is more of a preference of shape but I personally was drawn to the standard shaped version. It felt so light but still had good power which is a rare combo.
Thank you!!
Great review and footage! But....@8:12 that's a fault man!
Oh, you’re right, it looks like my paddle touches the kitchen. That coulda changed the game
Which country are these made ?
I’m not sure. They don’t call it out on their website so I’d guess China.