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 | Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 85.6/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $175 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Core | 16 mm | 15 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Textured 18K raw carbon | Aerospace bi-directional carbon with exposed aramid weave |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.375 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.
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $175.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8485
- Control8688
- Spin9095
- Forgiveness8282
- Sweet spot8484
- Stability8483
- Maneuverability7684
- Pop7882
- Touch8486
- Consistency8688
- Swing weight7468
- Twist weight8082
- Launch angle5257
- Plow through8078
- Softness7280
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
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.
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
The exposed Kevlar weave is the story: it grips the ball like a fresh grit face but, unlike sprayed textures, it is the material itself, so the spin number does not decay over a season.