PRISM Bloom (16mm)
Performance
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Paddle Specs
- Generation
- N/A
- Core Material
- Optimized C7 Polymers and high-grade performance honeycomb
- Face Material
- Raw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber
- RPM
- N/A
- Shape
- Widebody
- Paddle Weight
- 8.05 oz
- Swing Weight
- 118.85
- Twist Weight
- N/A
- Handle Length
- 5.75 in
- Grip Size
- 4.125
Description
An affordable carbon fiber paddle featuring raw TORAY T700, foam edge walls, and a unibody design for a perfect blend of power and control.
How the PRISM Bloom (16mm) compares
The Vatic Pro PRISM Bloom (16mm) is a 16mm widebody pickleball paddle designed for control players, with a list price of $99.99. In PaddleDB's ratings it scores Power 18, Pop 29 and Agility 81 out of 100. Its strongest rating is Agility, higher than 96% of the 71 paddles rated for agility. It weighs 8.05 oz and has a swing weight of 118.8.
Strengths and trade-offs, by the numbers
Stands out for
- Agility rating of 81/100 — higher than 96% of the 71 paddles PaddleDB has rated for agility.
- List price of $99.99 is lower than 94% of paddles in PaddleDB.
Trade-offs
- Pop rating of 29/100 ranks 62 of 66 — in the bottom quarter for pop.
- Power rating of 18/100 ranks 60 of 65 — in the bottom quarter for power.
Where the PRISM Bloom (16mm) ranks
Vatic Pro PRISM Bloom (16mm) specs
| Brand | Vatic Pro |
|---|---|
| Designed for | Control |
| Shape | Widebody |
| Thickness | 16 mm |
| Length | 16 in |
| Width | 8 in |
| Face length | 10.25 in |
| Handle length | 5.75 in |
| Grip size | 4.125 in |
| Weight | 8.05 oz |
| Swing weight | 118.8 |
| Core | Optimized C7 Polymers and high-grade performance honeycomb |
| Face | Raw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber |
| Surface texture | Heat compressed texturing |
| Approval | USAP |
| List price | $99.99 |
Paddles with similar ratings
Closest matches on Power, Control, Spin and Agility, favouring the same thickness and shape.
| Paddle | Power | Control | Spin | Agility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vatic Pro PRISM Bloom (16mm) (this paddle) | 18 | N/A | N/A | 81 | $99.99 |
| Vatic Pro PRISM Bloom (14mm) | 21 | N/A | N/A | 87 | $99.99 |
| Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2K | 19 | 47 | 80 | 57 | $155 |
| Vatic Pro PRISM V7 - Long Handle (16mm) | 1 | N/A | N/A | 83 | $99.99 |
| Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2 | 16 | 44 | 57 | 58 | $145 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vatic Pro PRISM Bloom (16mm) good for power?
Not especially. Its Power rating is 18/100, ranking 60 of 65 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power — higher than 8% of them.
What is the swing weight of the Vatic Pro PRISM Bloom (16mm)?
118.8. That is heavier than 78% of the 92 paddles in PaddleDB with a measured swing weight (median 115.7).
How much does the Vatic Pro PRISM Bloom (16mm) weigh?
8.05 oz. The median paddle in PaddleDB weighs 8.09 oz.
Is the Vatic Pro PRISM Bloom (16mm) USAP approved?
Yes — PaddleDB lists it as approved by USAP. Approval lists change, so confirm on the official list before a sanctioned event.
How much does the Vatic Pro PRISM Bloom (16mm) cost?
The Vatic Pro PRISM Bloom (16mm) has a list price of $99.99. Code PADDLEDB gives 10% Off at Vatic Pro.
Ratings are relative to the 101 paddles in PaddleDB: 100 is the highest value in the database, 1 the lowest. How we rate paddles.