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 V7 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 83.7/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $140 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.2 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Surface | Textured carbon fiber | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.4 in | 5.25 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 V7 Pro 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $140.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8486
- Control8484
- Spin8688
- Forgiveness8684
- Sweet spot8684
- Stability8684
- Maneuverability7680
- Pop8284
- Touch8080
- Consistency8484
- Swing weight7470
- Twist weight8280
- Launch angle5454
- Plow through8482
- Softness7674
Bars listed in the order HEAD Extreme Tour 16 · Vatic Pro V7 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 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.