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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 V7 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 79.8/100 | 83.7/100 |
| MSRP | $110 | $140 |
| Best tracked price | $110 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 110 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5 in | 5.25 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
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 V7 Pro 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $140.
Paddle DNA™
- Power7686
- Control8384
- Spin8088
- Forgiveness8584
- Sweet spot8684
- Stability7884
- Maneuverability8280
- Pop7684
- Touch7980
- Consistency8184
- Swing weight5470
- Twist weight7280
- Launch angle6354
- Plow through6482
- Softness8274
Bars listed in the order Franklin Signature Carbon STR · Vatic Pro V7 Pro 16
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 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.