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 Two Project Flash |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 85.3/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 111 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Textured 18K raw carbon | Gritted raw carbon |
| 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.
Proton Series Two Project Flash
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8484
- Control8688
- Spin9092
- Forgiveness8284
- Sweet spot8486
- Stability8484
- Maneuverability7680
- Pop7880
- Touch8486
- Consistency8688
- Swing weight7470
- Twist weight8080
- Launch angle5250
- Plow through8080
- Softness7280
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · Proton Series Two Project Flash
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 Two Project Flash
The grittiest face Proton has made. Spin 92 puts it in the top tier of the database, and the hybrid shape keeps it usable at the kitchen line.