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 | Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 84.2/100 | 87.1/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $332.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.25 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 118 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | 18K gritted carbon | Multistrata T700 carbon with InfiniGrit |
| Handle | 5.4 in | 5.8 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.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $332.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8495
- Control8684
- Spin9291
- Forgiveness8488
- Sweet spot8489
- Stability8292
- Maneuverability8266
- Pop8090
- Touch8480
- Consistency8685
- Swing weight6682
- Twist weight7892
- Launch angle5058
- Plow through7893
- Softness7872
Bars listed in the order Diadem Vice V2 16 · Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 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.
Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
The highest power score in the database, and the twist weight (7.2) to back it up. The MOI tuning system lets you dial the balance, but nothing turns a 118 swing weight into a fast-hands paddle.