Head Extreme Tour vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Reach vs. maneuverability
The Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Head Extreme Tour's 11mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Head Extreme Tour trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro is easier to whip around in hand fights.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Head Extreme Tour | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.1–7.7 oz | 8–8.4 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Multiple |
| Core thickness | 11mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb OTC | Full foam core with EVA foam perimeter |
| Face material | Graphite with SpinOn texture | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5" | 5.3" |
| Price | $44.44 | $109.99 |
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Core material
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What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Head Extreme Tour is listed at 7.1–7.7 oz; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Head Extreme Tour is 0.9 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Head Extreme Tour has a 11mm core; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro has a 16mm core, so the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro core is 5mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Head Extreme Tour measures 16.06" × 7.88"; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro measures 16.25" × 7.5" (elongated vs multiple). The Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro is 0.19" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Head Extreme Tour has a 5" handle; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro has a 5.3" handle, so the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro handle is 0.3" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Head Extreme Tour lists its face as Graphite with SpinOn texture; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Head Extreme Tour lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb OTC; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro lists Full foam core with EVA foam perimeter. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Head Extreme Tour
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a quick, hands-first style. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 11mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power, spin
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: power, control
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Head Extreme Tour if…
- ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
- ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro if…
- ✓you swing through the ball
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
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