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 Signature Carbon STR | Vatic Pro Prism Flash |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 79.8/100 | 79.8/100 |
| MSRP | $110 | $74 |
| Best tracked price | $110 | $74 |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 110 | 109 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6 | 6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5 in | 5.3 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Franklin Signature Carbon STR
- Tracked range
- $110 – $114
- Typical (median)
- $112
- All-time low
- $110
- 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™
- Power7671
- Control8386
- Spin8084
- Forgiveness8585
- Sweet spot8682
- Stability7878
- Maneuverability8283
- Pop7672
- Touch7980
- Consistency8183
- Swing weight5448
- Twist weight7272
- Launch angle6362
- Plow through6460
- Softness8284
Bars listed in the order Franklin Signature Carbon STR · Vatic Pro Prism Flash
Verdicts
Franklin Signature Carbon STR
Franklin's most credible performance paddle to date. It will not win a spin shootout, but the balance and build quality are honest for the money.
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.