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 One Project Black |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 84.2/100 | 83.8/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 117 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 7 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | 18K gritted carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
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 One Project Black
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8486
- Control8686
- Spin9290
- Forgiveness8480
- Sweet spot8482
- Stability8286
- Maneuverability8272
- Pop8082
- Touch8482
- Consistency8684
- Swing weight6676
- Twist weight7886
- Launch angle5054
- Plow through7886
- Softness7868
Bars listed in the order Diadem Vice V2 16 · Proton Series One Project Black
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 One Project Black
A thermoformed unibody built around stability. The foam walls push twist weight to the top of our scored range, which is why off-center drives still land deep.