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 Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 89.1/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $300 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 118 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Textured 18K raw carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| 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 Perseus Pro V 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $300.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8488
- Control8696
- Spin9092
- Forgiveness8286
- Sweet spot8488
- Stability8490
- Maneuverability7673
- Pop7880
- Touch8494
- Consistency8693
- Swing weight7474
- Twist weight8088
- Launch angle5251
- Plow through8086
- Softness7280
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 Perseus Pro V 16
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.