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 | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 | Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.8/100 | 85.3/100 |
| MSRP | $99 | $170 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 107 | 113 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon |
| Handle | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
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.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8486
- Control9088
- Spin8987
- Forgiveness8786
- Sweet spot8787
- Stability8486
- Maneuverability8075
- Pop8082
- Touch8885
- Consistency8886
- Swing weight6876
- Twist weight8285
- Launch angle5556
- Plow through7682
- Softness8484
Bars listed in the order Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 · Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
Verdicts
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.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
The Forza is the sensible hybrid: nothing extreme, everything solid. It is the paddle to hand someone moving off a big-box starter without overwhelming them.