Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro Series is the only one of the two with a published score (4.3); Vatic Pro Saga Flash 16mm has none, so this is not a close call so much as an unmeasured one. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro Series is best for: budget-conscious players seeking quality performance. Read the strengths below before deciding.
The Vatic Pro Saga Flash is a hybrid-shaped, 16 mm carbon-faced paddle. Vatic Pro now sells it for $99.99.
Vatic Pro's V-Sol Pro and Power series offer compelling value at $99, with the Pro models featuring a floating EPP foam core and EVA ring, while the Power models have a full foam core construction. Reviewers noted the Power series provides a more muted, dampened feel suitable for players wanting to swing through the ball, whereas the Pro models offer a different balance. The paddles are praised for their performance relative to higher-priced alternatives, though the Power series is criticized for its tighter sweet spot. These paddles are ideal for players seeking affordable, well-performing options with multiple shape and handle length choices.
Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.
At $99.99 it is the least expensive paddle on this page, below the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro Series ($109.99), Ronbus Quanta R3 ($119.99) and GRUVN LAZR 16X Full Foam Power ($139). It is the only one of the four with a polymer honeycomb core; the other three use foam cores.
The Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro Series pairs an EPP foam core with a raw carbon fiber face in a hybrid shape, where the GRUVN LAZR 16X Full Foam Power and the Ronbus Quanta R3 are elongated foam-core paddles. The Vatic Pro Saga Flash 16mm is also a hybrid shape but uses a polymer honeycomb core. The V-Sol's sweet spot is not very large and can cause vibration on mishits, while the GRUVN is described as forgiving.
| Spec | Vatic Pro Saga Flash 16mm | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro Series |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Hybrid (16.3" x 7.7") | Hybrid |
| Core Material | Polymer honeycomb | EPP Foam |
| Core Thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Surface Material | Toray T-700 carbon fiber | Raw carbon fiber |
| Weight | 8.0-8.3 oz | 7.92-8.21 oz |
| Handle Length | 5.3 in (standard handle) | 5.6 in |
| Grip Size | 4.125" | 4.125" |
| Swing Weight | 113 (standard handle) | 106-119 |