Vatic Pro Prism V7 16mm vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro

    Vatic Pro Prism V7 16mm 8.1oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber face

    Vatic Pro

    Prism V7 16mm

    $99.99

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    Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face

    Vatic Pro

    V-Sol Pro

    $109.99

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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.

    Vatic Pro Prism V7 16mmVatic Pro V-Sol Pro
    Power — even
    8.7 vs 9.0
    Hand speed — Vatic Pro +0.5
    1.3 vs 1.8
    Forgiveness — Vatic Pro +1.8
    4.9 vs 6.7
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — even
    9.7 vs 9.7

    Reach vs. maneuverability

    Vatic Pro Prism V7 16mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro is easier to whip around in hand fights. Both paddles target control players — the choice comes down to feel and price.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    8.1–8.5 oz8–8.4 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedMultiple

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    —Full foam core with EVA foam perimeter

    Face material

    Raw Toray T700 carbon fiberToray T700 raw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.33"5.3"

    Price

    $99.99$109.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Vatic Pro Prism V7 16mm is listed at 8.1–8.5 oz; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Handle length. Vatic Pro Prism V7 16mm has a 5.33" handle; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro has a 5.3" handle, so the Vatic Pro Prism V7 16mm handle is 0.03" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. Vatic Pro Prism V7 16mm lists its face as Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Vatic Pro Prism V7 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with an aggressive, planted swing. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: control

    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

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Vatic Pro Prism V7 16mm if…

    • ✓you swing through the ball
    • ✓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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