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 Vice V2 16 | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 84.2/100 | 89.1/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $300 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 118 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | 18K gritted carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| 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.
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $300.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8488
- Control8696
- Spin9292
- Forgiveness8486
- Sweet spot8488
- Stability8290
- Maneuverability8273
- Pop8080
- Touch8494
- Consistency8693
- Swing weight6674
- Twist weight7888
- Launch angle5051
- Plow through7886
- Softness7880
Bars listed in the order Diadem Vice V2 16 · JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
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.
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.