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 | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 87.4/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $109.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Surface | Textured 18K raw carbon | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.3 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.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $109.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8488
- Control8686
- Spin9088
- Forgiveness8289
- Sweet spot8490
- Stability8489
- Maneuverability7686
- Pop7888
- Touch8485
- Consistency8687
- Swing weight7465
- Twist weight8087
- Launch angle5259
- Plow through8081
- Softness7280
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
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.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.