PRISM Flash - Long Handle (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
- Hybrid
- Paddle Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Swing Weight
- 128
- 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 Flash - Long Handle (16mm) compares
The Vatic Pro PRISM Flash - Long Handle (16mm) is a 16mm hybrid pickleball paddle designed for all-court play, with a list price of $99.99. In PaddleDB's ratings it scores Power 7, Pop 37 and Agility 40 out of 100. It weighs 8.1 oz and has a swing weight of 128.
Strengths and trade-offs, by the numbers
Stands out for
- List price of $99.99 is lower than 94% of paddles in PaddleDB.
Trade-offs
- Power rating of 7/100 ranks 63 of 65 — in the bottom quarter for power.
- Swing weight of 128 is heavier than 92% of paddles — more plow-through, but slower to react at the net.
- Pop rating of 37/100 ranks 57 of 66 — in the bottom quarter for pop.
Vatic Pro PRISM Flash - Long Handle (16mm) specs
| Brand | Vatic Pro |
|---|---|
| Designed for | All-Court |
| Shape | Hybrid |
| Thickness | 16 mm |
| Length | 16.375 in |
| Width | 7.625 in |
| Face length | 10.625 in |
| Handle length | 5.75 in |
| Grip size | 4.125 in |
| Weight | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weight | 128 |
| 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 Flash - Long Handle (16mm) (this paddle) | 7 | N/A | N/A | 40 | $99.99 |
| Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2 | 16 | 44 | 57 | 58 | $145 |
| Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2K | 19 | 47 | 80 | 57 | $155 |
| Joola Perseus Pro V (14mm) | 38 | N/A | N/A | 47 | $299.95 |
| Vatic Pro PRISM V7 (16mm) | 15 | N/A | N/A | 12 | $99.99 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vatic Pro PRISM Flash - Long Handle (16mm) good for power?
Not especially. Its Power rating is 7/100, ranking 63 of 65 paddles PaddleDB has rated for power — higher than 3% of them.
What is the swing weight of the Vatic Pro PRISM Flash - Long Handle (16mm)?
128. That is heavier than 92% of the 92 paddles in PaddleDB with a measured swing weight (median 115.7).
How much does the Vatic Pro PRISM Flash - Long Handle (16mm) weigh?
8.1 oz. The median paddle in PaddleDB weighs 8.09 oz.
Is the Vatic Pro PRISM Flash - Long Handle (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 Flash - Long Handle (16mm) cost?
The Vatic Pro PRISM Flash - Long Handle (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.