Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Engage Encore Pro EX | Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 80.9/100 | 83.7/100 |
| MSRP | $130 | $140 |
| Best tracked price | $130 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Surface | Fiberglass composite | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5 in | 5.25 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Engage Encore Pro EX
- Tracked range
- $130 – $135
- Typical (median)
- $132.50
- All-time low
- $130
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $140.
Paddle DNA™
- Power7086
- Control8884
- Spin7488
- Forgiveness8984
- Sweet spot9084
- Stability8084
- Maneuverability8480
- Pop6684
- Touch8680
- Consistency8584
- Swing weight5070
- Twist weight7480
- Launch angle6854
- Plow through6082
- Softness9074
Bars listed in the order Engage Encore Pro EX · Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16
Verdicts
Engage Encore Pro EX
A soft, light, extremely forgiving paddle that has quietly become the default recommendation for players over 60.
Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16
The standard-shape sibling to the Prism Flash. Same face, wider body — a better first thermoformed paddle for players who miss the middle.