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 | ProKennex Black Ace LG | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.1/100 | 85.8/100 |
| MSRP | $200 | $99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 109 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
ProKennex Black Ace LG
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
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™
- Power7484
- Control8890
- Spin8289
- Forgiveness8887
- Sweet spot8687
- Stability8284
- Maneuverability7880
- Pop7080
- Touch9088
- Consistency8888
- Swing weight7068
- Twist weight7882
- Launch angle4855
- Plow through7676
- Softness9284
Bars listed in the order ProKennex Black Ace LG · Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Verdicts
ProKennex Black Ace LG
The most arm-friendly build in the database. Softness 92 comes from ProKennex's Kinetic damping, and it is the one paddle we recommend without hesitation for players managing tendon pain.
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.