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 | Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro | Vatic Pro Prism Flash |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 74.7/100 | 79.8/100 |
| MSRP | $60 | $74 |
| Best tracked price | $60 | $74 |
| Weight | 7.7 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 104 | 109 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.6 | 6 |
| Core | 13 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Surface | Textured fiberglass | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Handle | 4.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro
- Tracked range
- $60 – $62
- Typical (median)
- $61
- All-time low
- $60
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Vatic Pro Prism Flash
- Tracked range
- $74 – $77
- Typical (median)
- $75.50
- All-time low
- $74
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power7071
- Control7886
- Spin6684
- Forgiveness8485
- Sweet spot8682
- Stability7278
- Maneuverability8683
- Pop7472
- Touch7280
- Consistency7683
- Swing weight4648
- Twist weight6472
- Launch angle6962
- Plow through5460
- Softness7884
Bars listed in the order Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro · Vatic Pro Prism Flash
Verdicts
Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro
A starter paddle with a famous name on it. Perfectly serviceable for the first few months of play, and easy to hand down once you upgrade.
Vatic Pro Prism Flash
Raw carbon spin numbers usually cost twice this much. The elongated shape is slightly less forgiving, so pick this only if you already make consistent contact.