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 SLK Halo XL Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 84.2/100 | 83.8/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $100 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | 18K gritted carbon | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.4 in | 5.75 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.
Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $100.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8480
- Control8688
- Spin9289
- Forgiveness8484
- Sweet spot8485
- Stability8282
- Maneuverability8278
- Pop8078
- Touch8486
- Consistency8686
- Swing weight6670
- Twist weight7880
- Launch angle5055
- Plow through7876
- Softness7880
Bars listed in the order Diadem Vice V2 16 · Selkirk SLK Halo XL Control
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 SLK Halo XL Control
A $100 raw-carbon elongated with a 5.75 in handle — the cheapest credible paddle in the database for a two-handed backhand player who wants real spin.