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 | Ronbus R3 Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 84.2/100 | 84.8/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $150 |
| 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 | Raw T700 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.
Ronbus R3 Pulsar
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $150.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8484
- Control8686
- Spin9288
- Forgiveness8486
- Sweet spot8486
- Stability8286
- Maneuverability8280
- Pop8080
- Touch8484
- Consistency8686
- Swing weight6672
- Twist weight7882
- Launch angle5052
- Plow through7880
- Softness7876
Bars listed in the order Diadem Vice V2 16 · Ronbus R3 Pulsar
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.
Ronbus R3 Pulsar
Ronbus keeps doing the same trick: flagship construction at mid-tier money. Nothing in the R3's DNA drops below 72, and spin 88 matches paddles costing $100 more.