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Vatic Pro Prism-Flash

$99.99

The Prism-Flash 16mm is a high quality control and spin paddle with a low price. It has a unique semi-elongated length and a flared head shape that gives you some extra reach without sacrificing the size of its sweet spot. It will enhance your soft game and improve your touch.

  • Control: 95
  • Power: 78
  • Spin: 88
  • Forgiveness: 90

Ratings are 1-100.

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Overview

Custom Vatic Pro neoprene paddle cover included with paddle ($20 value).

Vatic Pro is challenging the status quo in paddle quality and price. Their Prism Series is setting a new benchmark for an affordable carbon fiber paddle. Their Prism-Flash 16mm is manufactured with the highest quality Toray T700 raw carbon fiber, has foam injected walls and a unibody design for maximum spin and control that hasn’t been seen at this price point before. 

The Prism-Flash 16mm is a control oriented paddle that will enhance your soft game and improve your shot placement. The specs on this paddle are comparable to popular control paddles over two times the price.

The Prism series is ideal if you think thermoformed paddles are too powerful but traditional sandwich-style paddles are too soft.

Vatic Pro Prism-Flash 16mm technology:

Unibody Design: Multi-layered TORAY T700 carbon fiber extends through the handle of the paddle and covers the exposed polymer on the side of the handle for added durability and a comfort. This paddle is not thermoformed.

Raw Carbon Textured Surface: Raw carbon textured surface provides high levels of spin.

Honeycomb Polymer Core: High-grade polymer is used to create the 16mm thick core for the best combination of power and control.

Foam Injected Walls: Foam is injected around the perimeter of the head and handle to increase the size of the sweet spot, add control and reduce vibrations.

Hybrid Flared Shape: A unique 16.2″ length gives you a little extra reach without making the paddle too head heavy. Additionally, the flared design of the head is optimized for aerodynamics and improves the sweet spot in the main hitting area.

Hybrid Grip Length: The 5.4″ length handle makes room for two handed shots and increases leverage for power. But it’s not so long that it takes away meaningful paddle surface area.

USA Pickleball Approved

Paddle Specs
Length x Width 16.2″ x 7.7″”
Core Thickness 16 mm
Core Material Premium Polymer
Facing Material Toray T700 Raw Carbon
Weight 8.1 oz avg
Swingweight 114 (moderate)
Handle Length 5.4″
Grip Size 4.25″
Our Review

The Vatic Pro Prism-Flash 16mm far exceeded my expectations. I feel like I’m stealing money from them with how good this plays for only $100. This paddle plays very similar to the Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 that retails for $220 and is one of the most popular paddles up to this point.

It falls into the control category and is a true control paddle. It has a very pleasant, soft feel to it that makes it easy to hit drops and take speed off the ball for resets and dinks. It will help enhance your soft game if that is something you struggle with. 

Then it has this unique hybrid shape that gives you a little extra length but still maintains a good sized sweet spot and a lower swingweight of 114. This lower swingweight makes it easier to maneuver and manipulate that you don’t get with traditional elongated paddles.

On the power side, it doesn’t give you as much power as the popular thermoformed paddles out there right now but it gives you more than past generation control paddles. So it’s somewhere in between those. Essentially, it has a little power but isn’t overwhelming. If you can create your own power then you’ll find these will have enough for you in most cases but it won’t generate a lot of power for you like a thermoformed paddle will.

Talking about spin, these have a raw carbon fiber face that you just don’t see at this price point, especially from more established brands, so the spin is good. My spin tests were giving me around 1650 RPMs which is a great result though it’s not the highest RPMs that’s been recorded. Honestly, it’s more than enough spin for the vast majority of players out there. 

This paddle is an easy recommendation for players looking for their first performance level paddle. You can’t beat the price and performance this paddle gives you. The only reason I might not recommend this paddle is if you’re looking for more power or don’t like paddles with a soft, plush feel and prefer something that is firmer and gives you more feedback.

The bottom line: Vatic Pro’s Prism-Flash 16mm is a great option for players who want a high quality control and spin paddle at an entry level price.

Ratings:

  • Power 78
  • Control 95
  • Spin 88
  • Forgiveness 90

Reviewer: Braydon (4.8 DUPR)

Manufacturer Warranty

Vatic Pro paddles have a 90 day warranty against manufacturer defects and workmanship of the paddle. Warranty is non-transferable and only valid to the original purchaser. 

What is not covered by the warranty? 

  • Normal wear and tear, abuse and negligence. This includes the grip, edge guard and face materials.
  • Any modifications made to the paddle.
  • Fading of graphics.
  • Hitting other objects (other than the pickleball) such as the ground or other paddles (this can weaken the paddle or loosen the trim).
  • Not being the original purchaser.
  • Used in commercial applications or rentals.

To submit a warranty claim, email support@vaticpro.com.

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