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 Warrior Edge 14 | Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 78.9/100 | 84.6/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 115 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | Textured raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.25 in | 5.5 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 Warrior Edge 14
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8888
- Control7884
- Spin8488
- Forgiveness7684
- Sweet spot7686
- Stability7888
- Maneuverability8476
- Pop8884
- Touch7480
- Consistency7884
- Swing weight6676
- Twist weight7084
- Launch angle5856
- Plow through7688
- Softness5870
Bars listed in the order Diadem Warrior Edge 14 · Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
Verdicts
Diadem Warrior Edge 14
A 14 mm hybrid built for hand speed. The 108 swing weight is genuinely fast, and the thinner core turns that speed into counter-attacking pop rather than plow-through.
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
Volair's second-gen Forza adds foam walls without adding swing weight past 115. Power 88 and stability 88 make it a genuine tournament option.