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 | HEAD Extreme Tour 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 83.7/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $180 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8.2 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 113 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Textured 18K raw carbon | Textured carbon fiber |
| 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.
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $180.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8484
- Control8684
- Spin9086
- Forgiveness8286
- Sweet spot8486
- Stability8486
- Maneuverability7676
- Pop7882
- Touch8480
- Consistency8684
- Swing weight7474
- Twist weight8082
- Launch angle5254
- Plow through8084
- Softness7276
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · HEAD Extreme Tour 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.
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
HEAD's most balanced pickleball build yet. Nothing spikes, but nothing drops below 74 either — a dependable tournament paddle for players who dislike surprises.