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Vatic Pro V-Sol Power & Pro First Impressions
Pros
- Extremely good performance to value ratio. These easily compete with $200+ paddles
- Lots of shape variety and handle length options
- You can choose between a stiff and hollow, or a soft and dense model (Pro vs Power)
Cons
- The power series feels like it has a tighter sweet spot than the Pro models.
Vatic Pro just released two new paddles: the V-Sol Pro (blue) and the V-Sol Power (red).
Both are built with foam cores, but they play very differently. Which one works best really depends on your style of play.
Before we get into how they feel on court, let’s talk about the basics.
Price: These retail for $109, but with code PBSTUDIO you can grab them for $99. At that price, they are a great value. Honestly, even if they were priced a little higher, they would still feel like a good deal.
Specs for the V-Sol Pro
Specs for the V-Sol Power
V-Sol Power
The Power is built with a full slab of foam inside. No ring, just foam with small indents. That design gives it a very dampened and muted feel.
When I played with it, I noticed:
It honestly reminded me a lot of the original CRBN Genesis and the Vatic Saga. The 16 mm Saga especially had that same muted, low-pop but higher-power profile. As I was hitting the V-Sol Power, it felt very similar.
Because of that, if I already owned a Saga, I wouldn’t be rushing out to grab the V-Sol Power. They’re close enough in style that I don’t think it would feel like a big upgrade.
The sweet spot also felt smaller than on the Pro. It’s not terrible, but I definitely noticed some dead spots off-center. And while I haven’t added weight yet, my guess is that it won’t make as big of a difference here as it does on the Pro.
Who it’s for: Players who like long, full strokes and don’t mind generating their own power.
V-Sol Pro
The Pro uses a floating core design with an EVA foam ring around an inner core. It is similar to paddles like the Selkirk Boomstik, Bread & Butter Loco, or Honolulu J2NF.
Right away, this one stood out to me. Out of the box, it is more playable than other foam paddles like the Quanta. The Quanta almost needs weight to feel good, but the Pro feels solid even stock.
Weight Setups I Tried
My Notes
The Pro is easier to use right away but still benefits from customization. If you want quick handling, easy pop, and a paddle that gets even better with weight, this is the one I would lean toward.
Who it is for: Players who want compact swings, extra pop, and something that plays well stock but shines even more with lead tape.
Final Thoughts
At $99, both paddles are a strong value. The Power plays more like older foam paddles with a muted and smooth feel, while the Pro feels more modern with extra pop and quicker handling.
Who it’s for:
If you like to swing big and prefer a soft, dampened feel, the Power makes sense. If you want something faster, poppier, and easier to pick up and play, the Pro is the better fit.
For me, the Pro was more fun. I would still pick higher-end paddles like the Boomstik or Loco if budget was not a factor, but at this price point, Vatic Pro has delivered some serious bang for your buck.
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