Babolat BALLR+ 16 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Babolat BALLR+ 16, which costs $120.
Power
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
91 vs 75
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
94 vs 80
Forgiveness
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
82 vs 76
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 82.8 vs $120 at IQ 80.9
Overall pick: Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 82.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 75Power91
- 94Control80
- 90Spin88
- 76Forgiveness82
- 75Sweet spot83
- 77Stability81
- 86Maneuverability78
- 70Pop90
- 92Touch80
- 82Consistency81
- 58Swing weight74
- 65Twist weight78
- 46Launch angle62
- 70Plow through85
- 90Softness78
Babolat BALLR+ 16 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Babolat BALLR+ 16 | Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $120 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.9 | 82.8 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 105 | Not verified |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | Not verified |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Biaxial 3K Woven Carbon Fiber w/RPM Max Grit | Evergrit long-lasting grit |
| Core material | X5™ Polypropylene Honeycomb | Floating EPP foam core with EVA perimeter foam ring |
Babolat BALLR+ 16 verdict
Babolat brings its RPM tennis grit to pickleball on a 16 mm hybrid. The face texture is the story — it spins like a raw carbon paddle without the chalky wear pattern.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm verdict
The V-Sol Tour Elongated combines a floating EPP/EVA foam core with Evergrit at $109.99. The comparison video frames it as the more offense-focused choice against Spitfire. All Paddle DNA scores are editorial estimates, not our laboratory measurements.
The verdict
Comparable swing and twist measurements are not verified for both paddles. DNA scores are estimates, not laboratory results; compare construction, fit and price rather than a numerical inertia winner.
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.
Which one should you buy?
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
Players considering an offense-focused foam paddle around $110
Read the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
Babolat BALLR+ 16
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
Babolat BALLR+ 16 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Can these swing and twist weights be compared?
- Not yet. One paddle lacks verified compatible catalog inertia. Retailer-scale readings are shown separately and excluded from numerical comparisons.
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