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 | Proton Series One Project Black | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.8/100 | 85.8/100 |
| MSRP | $200 | $99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.3 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 117 | 107 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 7 | 6.5 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | 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.
Proton Series One Project Black
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™
- Power8684
- Control8690
- Spin9089
- Forgiveness8087
- Sweet spot8287
- Stability8684
- Maneuverability7280
- Pop8280
- Touch8288
- Consistency8488
- Swing weight7668
- Twist weight8682
- Launch angle5455
- Plow through8676
- Softness6884
Bars listed in the order Proton Series One Project Black · Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Verdicts
Proton Series One Project Black
A thermoformed unibody built around stability. The foam walls push twist weight to the top of our measured range, which is why off-center drives still land deep.
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.