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 | Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 84.7/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $180 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8.4 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 120 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Core | 16 mm | 19.8 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Textured 18K raw carbon | FiberFlex fiberglass |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.25 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.
Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $180.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8482
- Control8690
- Spin9082
- Forgiveness8284
- Sweet spot8484
- Stability8488
- Maneuverability7670
- Pop7876
- Touch8490
- Consistency8690
- Swing weight7478
- Twist weight8084
- Launch angle5248
- Plow through8086
- Softness7284
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta
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.
Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta
Selkirk's long-running Invikta shape in the softer Vanguard 2.0 build. Touch 90 and consistency 90 with 86 plow-through make it a drive-and-reset paddle for patient players.