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 One Project Black |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 83.8/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 117 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 7 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Textured 18K raw carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
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 One Project Black
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8486
- Control8686
- Spin9090
- Forgiveness8280
- Sweet spot8482
- Stability8486
- Maneuverability7672
- Pop7882
- Touch8482
- Consistency8684
- Swing weight7476
- Twist weight8086
- Launch angle5254
- Plow through8086
- Softness7268
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · Proton Series One Project Black
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 One Project Black
A thermoformed unibody built around stability. The foam walls push twist weight to the top of our measured range, which is why off-center drives still land deep.