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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 | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 84.2/100 | 87.4/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $109.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 7.4 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Surface | 18K gritted carbon | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Handle | 5.4 in | 5.3 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.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $109.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8488
- Control8686
- Spin9288
- Forgiveness8489
- Sweet spot8490
- Stability8289
- Maneuverability8286
- Pop8088
- Touch8485
- Consistency8687
- Swing weight6665
- Twist weight7887
- Launch angle5059
- Plow through7881
- Softness7880
Bars listed in the order Diadem Vice V2 16 · Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
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.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.