Avoura Rhapsody 13mm vs Diadem Icon Infinity Max
On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $225.00 | $219.95▲ |
| PowerDerived | 49▲ | 47 |
| ControlDerived | 56 | 60▲ |
| SpinDerived | 79 | 85▲ |
| ForgivenessDerived | 69 | 71▲ |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 31 | 31 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 13 mm | 13.7 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Toray carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.9" | 15.9" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8" | 8" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.25"▲ | 5" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 8.02 oz | 8.19 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 20.6 cm | 20.3 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
These two are hard to separate
Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Core thickness
- 13mm against 13.7mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Face
- Toray carbon against Raw carbon — the main driver of the spin difference.
- Handle
- Avoura Rhapsody 13mm has the longer handle at 5.25" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
Choose the
Avoura Rhapsody 13mm
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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Choose the
Diadem Icon Infinity Max
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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