Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Diadem Edge 18K V2 | Diadem Vice V2 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 84.2/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $170 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 108 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Textured 18K raw carbon | 18K gritted carbon |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.4 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Diadem Edge 18K V2
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $180.
Diadem Vice V2 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8484
- Control8686
- Spin9092
- Forgiveness8284
- Sweet spot8484
- Stability8482
- Maneuverability7682
- Pop7880
- Touch8484
- Consistency8686
- Swing weight7466
- Twist weight8078
- Launch angle5250
- Plow through8078
- Softness7278
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · Diadem Vice V2 16
Verdicts
Diadem Edge 18K V2
Diadem's 18K weave measures at the top end for spin without the harsh feedback most thermoformed elongated paddles carry. It is the balanced option in a category full of specialists.
Diadem Vice V2 16
Diadem's 18K weave is the grippiest face under $200. Spin 92 with a 108 swing weight is a rare pairing — you can rip topspin and still win hands battles.