Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm 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.
The value vs. premium matchup
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro is the value pick at $109.99. Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm is the premium option at $229.99 — you're paying for the Carbon fiber + carbon-aramid-carbon (CAC) layered face with textured peel ply. Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Vatic Pro
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8 oz | 8–8.4 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Multiple |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | — | Full foam core with EVA foam perimeter |
| Face material | Carbon fiber + carbon-aramid-carbon (CAC) layered face with textured peel ply | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.3" |
| Price | $229.99 | $109.99 |
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What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm is listed at 7.8–8 oz; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Handle length. Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm has a 5.5" handle; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro has a 5.3" handle, so the Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm handle is 0.2" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm lists its face as Carbon fiber + carbon-aramid-carbon; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power
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 Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓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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