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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 Vice V2 16 | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 84.2/100 | 85.9/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $169 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | 18K gritted carbon | T700 raw carbon fiber face |
| Handle | 5.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Diadem Vice V2 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $169.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8492
- Control8685
- Spin9290
- Forgiveness8486
- Sweet spot8488
- Stability8284
- Maneuverability8280
- Pop8090
- Touch8483
- Consistency8685
- Swing weight6672
- Twist weight7882
- Launch angle5060
- Plow through7883
- Softness7878
Bars listed in the order Diadem Vice V2 16 · Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Verdicts
Diadem Vice V2 16
Diadem's 18K weave is the grippiest face under $200. Spin 92 with a 108 swing weight is a rare pairing — you can rip topspin and still win hands battles.
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Friday's Gen 4 full-foam Aura Pro in the hybrid shape pairs a power-focused response with a quick published 112 swing weight. The published 6.4 twist weight is moderate, so it gives up some stability on paper to heavier all-court hybrids.