Head Extreme Pro Power vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)

    Head Extreme Pro Power 8oz 14mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    Head

    Extreme Pro Power

    $99.94

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    Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face

    Vatic Pro

    V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)

    $99.99

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    Head Extreme Pro PowerVatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)
    Power — Head +3.8
    9.8 vs 6.0
    Hand speed — Vatic Pro +2.4
    1.8 vs 4.2
    Forgiveness — Vatic Pro +5.1
    4.9 vs 10.0
    Touch — Vatic Pro +5.4
    4.5 vs 9.9
    Spin — Vatic Pro +5.3
    4.4 vs 9.7

    Reach vs. maneuverability

    The Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)'s 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Head Extreme Pro Power's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Head Extreme Pro Power trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    8–8.4 oz8–8.2 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedWidebody

    Core thickness

    14mm16mm

    Core material

    Polypropylene honeycombPrecision-indented EPP foam core with carbon fiber sealed edge-foam perimeter

    Face material

    Carbon fiberToray T700 raw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.5"—

    Price

    $99.94$99.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Head Extreme Pro Power is listed at 8–8.4 oz; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) at 8–8.2 oz. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. Head Extreme Pro Power has a 14mm core; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) has a 16mm core, so the Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Face material. Head Extreme Pro Power lists its face as Carbon fiber; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. Head Extreme Pro Power lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) lists Precision-indented EPP foam core with carbon fiber sealed…. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Head Extreme Pro Power

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power

    Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Head Extreme Pro Power if…

    • ✓you swing through the ball
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line

    Pick the Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you want a generous sweet spot
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