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 Two Project Flash |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 84.2/100 | 85.3/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 111 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | 18K gritted carbon | Gritted raw carbon |
| Handle | 5.4 in | 5.4 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 Two Project Flash
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8484
- Control8688
- Spin9292
- Forgiveness8484
- Sweet spot8486
- Stability8284
- Maneuverability8280
- Pop8080
- Touch8486
- Consistency8688
- Swing weight6670
- Twist weight7880
- Launch angle5050
- Plow through7880
- Softness7880
Bars listed in the order Diadem Vice V2 16 · Proton Series Two Project Flash
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 Two Project Flash
The grittiest face Proton has made. Spin 92 puts it in the top tier of the database, and the hybrid shape keeps it usable at the kitchen line.