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 | Paddletek Tempest Wave V3 | Vatic Pro Prism Flash |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 82.9/100 | 79.8/100 |
| MSRP | $150 | $74 |
| Best tracked price | $150 | $74 |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 110 | 109 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.1 | 6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.25 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.
Paddletek Tempest Wave V3
- Tracked range
- $150 – $156
- Typical (median)
- $153
- All-time low
- $150
- 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™
- Power7271
- Control9286
- Spin8084
- Forgiveness8685
- Sweet spot8782
- Stability8278
- Maneuverability8183
- Pop6872
- Touch9180
- Consistency8983
- Swing weight5648
- Twist weight7672
- Launch angle5862
- Plow through6660
- Softness8884
Bars listed in the order Paddletek Tempest Wave V3 · Vatic Pro Prism Flash
Verdicts
Paddletek Tempest Wave V3
The reference control paddle for players who do not want the weight of a 20 mm build. Touch scores trail only the Luxx.
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.