11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power84
- 78Control90
- 90Spin89
- 82Forgiveness87
- 82Sweet spot87
- 84Stability84
- 74Maneuverability80
- 90Pop80
- 72Touch88
- 80Consistency88
- 76Swing weight68
- 80Twist weight82
- 60Launch angle55
- 88Plow through76
- 60Softness84
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.3 | 85.8 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam | Thermoformed polymer |
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 verdict
A pure drive paddle. Power 92, pop 90 and plow-through 88 put it in the top tier for pace, and spin 90 means those drives still dip inside the baseline.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 verdict
The $99 paddle that keeps embarrassing $200 ones. The V-Sol Pro will not out-drive the foam flagships, but on control, spin and consistency it is genuinely competitive.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 scores 84 against 60 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 — a 24-point gap. They are effectively level on twist weight, spin, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is $101 cheaper at $99.
Softness
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 24 points (84 vs 60).
Touch
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Control
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
Plow through
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 12 points (88 vs 76).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 88 vs 80, forgiveness 87 vs 82, sweet spot 87 vs 82. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is the clearer pick at this level — control 90 vs 78, touch 88 vs 72, maneuverability 80 vs 74. At 107 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 and keep the $101.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 60, forgiveness 87 vs 82, twist weight 82 vs 80. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 if you want plow through (+12), pop (+10), power (+8). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 review →Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 if you want softness (+24), touch (+16), control (+12). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 review →11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.8 vs 82.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 24 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16, at 107 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 measures 92 on power against 84 for Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 at 90 versus 78. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber face, against 89 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (87) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 costs $99, $101 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core with a Raw carbon fiber face. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.3 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 87 and sweet spot 87 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 to the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads on softness by 24 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $200 vs $99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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