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 V7 Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 82.9/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | $99 |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 113 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| 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 V7 Hybrid
- Tracked range
- $99 – $103
- Typical (median)
- $101
- All-time low
- $99
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power8482
- Control8685
- Spin9089
- Forgiveness8283
- Sweet spot8484
- Stability8483
- Maneuverability7678
- Pop7880
- Touch8481
- Consistency8684
- Swing weight7466
- Twist weight8080
- Launch angle5257
- Plow through8074
- Softness7279
Bars listed in the order Diadem Edge 18K V2 · Vatic Pro V7 Hybrid
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 V7 Hybrid
Thermoformed construction at a mid-tier price. It gives up very little to paddles at twice the cost and is the value pick of the 2026 releases.