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 | HEAD Extreme Tour 16 | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 85.8/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.2 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Textured carbon fiber | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $180.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8484
- Control8490
- Spin8689
- Forgiveness8687
- Sweet spot8687
- Stability8684
- Maneuverability7680
- Pop8280
- Touch8088
- Consistency8488
- Swing weight7468
- Twist weight8282
- Launch angle5455
- Plow through8476
- Softness7684
Bars listed in the order HEAD Extreme Tour 16 · Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Verdicts
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
HEAD's most balanced pickleball build yet. Nothing spikes, but nothing drops below 74 either — a dependable tournament paddle for players who dislike surprises.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
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.