Werner Double Diamond STR

Werner Double Diamond STR: Carbon freestyle paddle with a straight shaft

Double Diamond STR: Direct response for freestyle experts

Werner Double Diamond 1 Piece Straight Shaft It is a high-performance freestyle paddle for advanced kayakers. The straight carbon shaft ensures very direct power transfer, while the carbon blades with a foam core provide lift, quick response, and precise control during dynamic paddling in waves, rollers, and rapids.

This model is designed for freestyle, playboating, rodeo competitions, Eskimo rolls, and other technical maneuvers. It offers an excellent balance between propulsive power and maneuverability—it’s not a general-purpose touring paddle, but rather a specialized tool for actively maneuvering a kayak in whitewater.

Dihhedral asymmetrical blades for stable grip

The leaves are asymmetrical and feature a distinctive dihhedral profile. The shape stabilizes the flow of water across the blade, helps reduce vibrations, and provides a smoother, more predictable stroke during forward paddling, bracing, over-pulls, and quick changes of direction.

• Asymmetrical shape: For effective contact between the blade and the water and precise control of the boat.
• Dihhedral profile: It helps ensure stable and smooth operation without significant vibration.
• Controlled response: Useful for tricks, tilts, supports, and quick corrections.
• Technical accuracy: For an active riding style in waves, rollers, and rapids.

Foam core for buoyancy and fast movement in the water

The foam core of the paddles creates buoyancy, which helps the paddle maintain stability and release from the water more quickly. In freestyle and playboating, you’ll appreciate this feature during Eskimo rolls, maneuvering in choppy water, and when performing tricks that require an immediate response.

• Foam core: It increases buoyancy and makes it easier to paddle in the water.
• Help with the Eskimo roll: It provides support when returning to a stable position.
• Aerated water: Suitable for vortices, waves, and turbulent flow.
• Faster response: Great for tricks, playboating, and technical maneuvers.

Carbon, Kevlar, and Dynel for Performance and Durability

The carbon blades are reinforced with Kevlar edges and Dynel reinforcements. Carbon provides stiffness and low weight, while the protective materials are designed to increase the edges' resistance to impact and wear during intense use in whitewater.

• Carbon sheets: Lightweight and with a fast, precise response when engaging.
• Kevlar edges: Protection of exposed parts against abrasion and impact.
• Dynel reinforcements: Extra durability for demanding freestyle and rodeo use.
• Weight: approximately 964 g: A well-balanced setup for dynamic paddling and good control.

Straight carbon fiber shaft for direct power transfer

Straight carbon pole, type Straight Shaft It offers direct, responsive power transfer from the hands to the blades. It is ideal for paddlers who prefer a classic grip and want maximum connection with the paddle’s response during fast, technical maneuvers.

• Straight mast: A classic sports design for a direct grip and precise response.
• Carbon composite: Lightweight and highly rigid for quick responses.
• One-piece design: No connecting mechanism for maximum strength and power transmission.
• Bent's Alternative: If wrist ergonomics are a priority for you, consider the Double Diamond Bent model.

Lengths, Angles, and Small Shaft

The Werner Double Diamond STR is available in the following lengths 188 to 203 cm in 1-cm increments; the standard lineup includes 197, 200, and 203 cm models. The blade angle is factory-set in the range of 0° to 90°, in 5° increments, for both right- and left-hand versions. For smaller hands, a narrower shaft—the Small Shaft—is available.

• Lengths: 188 to 203 cm in 1-cm increments; commonly available in 197 cm, 200 cm, and 203 cm.
• Angle: Factory setting: 0° to 90° in 5° increments for both right- and left-hand versions.
• Diameter of the core: Standard or Small Shaft for smaller hands.
• One-piece paddle: The selected length and angle cannot be adjusted after manufacturing.

Suitable use

The Werner Double Diamond Straight Shaft is designed for demanding freestyle paddlers who need high precision, blade lift, and quick response in technical water. For all-around paddling or longer touring trips, the more versatile Werner Sherpa or Werner Player models may be a better fit.

• Whitewater Freestyle: Buoyancy, quick response, and control during tricks.
• Playboating: For active use in waves, waves generated by wave-makers, and aerated water.
• Eskimo roll: The foam core provides support as the body returns to a stable position.
• Rodeo Competitions: Lightweight and durable construction for heavy-duty use.
• Technical rapids: Leaf stability and direct response for quick corrections.
• Advanced riders: For kayakers looking for specialized freestyle performance.

Technical parameters

Bonus program and purchase benefits

When you make a purchase, you earn points in our rewards program, which you can use as a discount on your next purchase of paddling gear—such as a helmet, life jacket, spray skirt, paddling jacket, safety equipment, or other accessories for freestyle and whitewater paddling.

Expert Advice

Choose a Double Diamond STR based on your torso length, kayak width, hand size, and freestyle paddling style. For heights of 160 to 170 cm, the recommended length is 188 to 191 cm; for 170 to 180 cm, 192 to 196 cm; and for 180 to 190+ cm, 197 to 203 cm. Those with smaller hands will appreciate the Small Shaft option; choose both the length and angle carefully before ordering, as this is a one-piece paddle with a fixed configuration.