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 | JOOLA Essentials 16 | Vatic Pro Prism Flash |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 82.2/100 | 79.8/100 |
| MSRP | $89 | $74 |
| Best tracked price | $89 | $74 |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 109 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.8 | 6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Surface | Textured fiberglass | 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.
JOOLA Essentials 16
- Tracked range
- $89 – $93
- Typical (median)
- $91
- All-time low
- $89
- 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™
- Power7471
- Control8986
- Spin7884
- Forgiveness9185
- Sweet spot9282
- Stability7978
- Maneuverability8483
- Pop7672
- Touch8280
- Consistency8683
- Swing weight4648
- Twist weight7172
- Launch angle6662
- Plow through6260
- Softness8884
Bars listed in the order JOOLA Essentials 16 · Vatic Pro Prism Flash
Verdicts
JOOLA Essentials 16
The widest sweet-spot score in our sub-$100 group. Mishits off the top third still clear the net, which is exactly what a new player needs while their contact point is inconsistent.
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.