Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro V7

$139.99

The V7 is one of the harder hitting 16mm thermoformed paddles available. Its good power, big spin and excellent stability & forgiveness define the paddle.

Control: 83
Power: 88
Spin: 90
Forgiveness: 90

Ratings are 1-100.

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Category:All-Court Paddles

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 innovative V7 model is a traditional elongated shape with thermoformed construction that is manufactured with TORAY T700 carbon fiber. But it sells for a fraction of the price compared to similar paddles from other brands. Its thermoformed design adds new benefits to previous generations of carbon paddles by giving it increased stability, forgiveness, spin and power.

If you’re looking for a top tier all-court type paddle that gives you easy offense while maintaining great stability and forgiveness, then you’ll want to consider the V7. It does feel stiffer and a bit less plush compared to your generation one carbon fiber paddles but once you get used to it there are lots of benefits to enjoy.

Vatic Pro V7 technology:

Advanced Production Process: With multi-layered TORAY T700 carbon fiber, heated pressure is applied for over 2 hours to cure and deliver a consistent surface treatment. There are over 5 hours involved in producing a single paddle.

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.

Elongated Shape: The V7’s elongated shape is paired with a longer 5.3″ handle that makes room for two handed shots and increases leverage for power. But the handle is not so long that it takes away meaningful paddle surface area.

USA Pickleball Approved

Paddle Specs

Length x Width	16.5″ x 7.5″
Core Thickness	16 mm
Core Material	Premium Polymer
Facing Material	Toray T700 Raw Carbon
Weight	8.4 oz avg
Swingweight	123 (moderately high)
Handle Length	5.3″
Grip Size	4.25″

Our Review

The Vatic Pro V7 is one of the more powerful 16mm thermoformed paddles out there. Its elongated shape, easy access to power and big spin makes it a true weapon when generating offense. Although it has more power than most other 16mm thermoformed paddles, it still falls into the all-court category, though it’s nearly a power paddle. It’s enough power that it takes time to get used to and not fly returns and serves, but it’s not so much that it isn’t manageable. It really is a nice blend.

On the control side, it takes some getting used to but it doesn’t take long. Dinking and resets actually came pretty quick while it took a couple sessions to bring the drops in line. More than anything it was easy to send a return or serve long when I wasn’t super focused because the ball can take off if you don’t intentionally dial it in. It has what I call controlled power. Controlled power is a paddle that isn’t overly poppy or jumpy off the face but it responds really well when you swing harder. This characteristic is what makes the paddle controllable despite the extra power it gives you.

Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber combined with the thermoformed design gives the paddle a very high spin rating. Combine this with its power and it enables you to be more aggressive on drives and speed ups. It’s a really fun paddle to play with.

It has an elongated shape with a longer 5.3” handle. I love this handle length. It’s long enough to do the two handed thing but it doesn’t feel unnecessarily long like 5.5” handles do to me. Its elongated shape naturally has a higher swing weight and the paddle has a higher average weight of 8.4oz so it does feel a little heavier than most paddles. However, unless you’re sensitive to overuse injuries in your shoulder or elbow, then it’s not too heavy. It actually makes the paddle feel very solid and stable which is nice. It’s part of the reason it is more forgiving for an elongated shape.

This paddle is an excellent option for players looking for more power but still prefer the forgiveness and stability of a 16mm core. Thicker, 16mm cores don’t typically offer much power, but the V7 breaks that mold and is part of the reason this paddle is special.

The bottom line: Good power, great spin, good forgiveness for its elongated shape and excellent stability. It is on the heavier side though, which has its drawbacks.

Ratings:

Control: 83
Power: 88
Spin: 90
Forgiveness: 90

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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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