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Vatic Pro

Prism Flash 16 mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 53.95 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in a hybrid shape.

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Hybrid16mm coreCarbonGen 1.5Firepower SoftAll-Court

USAP approved since May 20, 2023

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

Official USA Pickleball entry · Approved paddle tracker
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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
115
55th percentile
Twist Weight
6.54
66th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
53.95 MPH
5th percentile
Pop
34.35 MPH
5th percentile
Spin
2003 RPM
High
Balance
237.75mm
Grip Length
5.3"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel with a forgiving sweet spot
  • +Great value at $119.99 — cheaper than 89% of paddles (avg $195)

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 53.95 MPH (bottom 5%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Lower pop at 34.35 MPH (bottom 5%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power

Best For

Beginners

Twist weight of 6.54 (66th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning

Control / Touch Players

Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $119.99, it's cheaper than 89% of paddles (avg $195)

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.