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 | Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 84.2/100 | 85.6/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $175 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Core | 16 mm | 15 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | 18K gritted carbon | Aerospace bi-directional carbon with exposed aramid weave |
| Handle | 5.4 in | 5.375 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.
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $175.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8485
- Control8688
- Spin9295
- Forgiveness8482
- Sweet spot8484
- Stability8283
- Maneuverability8284
- Pop8082
- Touch8486
- Consistency8688
- Swing weight6668
- Twist weight7882
- Launch angle5057
- Plow through7878
- Softness7880
Bars listed in the order Diadem Vice V2 16 · Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
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.
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
The exposed Kevlar weave is the story: it grips the ball like a fresh grit face but, unlike sprayed textures, it is the material itself, so the spin number does not decay over a season.