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 | JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 86/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $250 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Textured 18K raw carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon friction |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 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.
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $250.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8486
- Control8688
- Spin9092
- Forgiveness8284
- Sweet spot8486
- Stability8486
- Maneuverability7678
- Pop7882
- Touch8486
- Consistency8688
- Swing weight7474
- Twist weight8084
- Launch angle5254
- Plow through8084
- Softness7274
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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.
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
The Mod platform splits the difference between Perseus control and Magnus power. Spin 92 with control 88 is a rare pairing, and the 16.3 in hybrid keeps hand speed usable.