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 | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 85.8/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $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 | 6.5 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Textured 18K raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| 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.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8484
- Control8690
- Spin9089
- Forgiveness8287
- Sweet spot8487
- Stability8484
- Maneuverability7680
- Pop7880
- Touch8488
- Consistency8688
- Swing weight7468
- Twist weight8082
- Launch angle5255
- Plow through8076
- Softness7284
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
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.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
The $99 paddle that keeps embarrassing $200 ones. The V-Sol Pro will not out-drive the foam flagships, but on control, spin and consistency it is genuinely competitive.