Electrum Model E Max V3 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Electrum Model E Max V3, which costs $200.
Power
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Spin
Too close to call
89 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Forgiveness
Too close to call
87 vs 86
Hand speed
107 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$99 at IQ 85.8 vs $200 at IQ 84.7
Overall pick: Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 · $99 · IQ 85.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 82Power84
- 88Control90
- 86Spin89
- 86Forgiveness87
- 88Sweet spot87
- 86Stability84
- 72Maneuverability80
- 74Pop80
- 86Touch88
- 88Consistency88
- 78Swing weight68
- 84Twist weight82
- 50Launch angle55
- 82Plow through76
- 78Softness84
Electrum Model E Max V3 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Electrum Model E Max V3 | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.7 | 85.8 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter | Thermoformed polymer |
Electrum Model E Max V3 verdict
The Max is the widest-body Electrum yet, and the numbers show it: sweet spot 88 and twist weight 84 are both top-quartile. It is a forgiving elongated paddle, which is not a common combination.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: Electrum Model E Max V3 scores 78 against 68 for Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, power, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is $101 cheaper at $99.
Swing weight
Electrum Model E Max V3 leads by 10 points (78 vs 68).
Maneuverability
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Pop
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Plow through
Electrum Model E Max V3 leads by 6 points (82 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.6 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 and keep the $101.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- 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 a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 80 vs 72, spin 89 vs 86, control 90 vs 88. At 107 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 and keep the $101.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 84 vs 78, forgiveness 87 vs 86. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Electrum Model E Max V3
Take Electrum Model E Max V3 if you want swing weight (+10), plow through (+6). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Electrum Model E Max V3 review →Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 if you want maneuverability (+8), pop (+6), softness (+6). 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 →Electrum Model E Max V3 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Electrum Model E Max V3 or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.8 vs 84.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Electrum Model E Max V3 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16, at 107 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for Electrum Model E Max V3. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Electrum Model E Max V3 or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 scores 84 for power against 82 for Electrum Model E Max V3. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 107 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 88. 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?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 scores 89 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 86 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Electrum Model E Max V3. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16, with the higher forgiveness score (87 vs 86). Electrum Model E Max V3 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.9 vs 6.5), but Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 makes it back on sweet spot (87) and overall face stability.
- 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?
- Electrum Model E Max V3: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon 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?
- Electrum Model E Max V3, 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 Electrum Model E Max V3 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. Electrum Model E Max V3 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Electrum Model E Max V3 to the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Electrum Model E Max V3 leads on swing weight by 10 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $200 vs $99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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