Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 vs Vulcan V1100 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Vulcan V1100 16, which costs $70.
Power
84 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Control
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Forgiveness
87 vs 75
Hand speed
107 vs 113 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$70 at IQ 79.7 vs $99 at IQ 85.8
Overall pick: Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 · $99 · IQ 85.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power78
- 90Control91
- 89Spin90
- 87Forgiveness75
- 87Sweet spot73
- 84Stability76
- 80Maneuverability73
- 80Pop70
- 88Touch92
- 88Consistency81
- 68Swing weight71
- 82Twist weight62
- 55Launch angle46
- 76Plow through82
- 84Softness90
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 vs Vulcan V1100 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 | Vulcan V1100 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $99 | $70 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.8 — better | 79.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 107 | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 — better | 6 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | T700 Raw Carbon Surface |
| Core material | Thermoformed polymer | Polypropylene Honeycomb |
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 verdict
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.
Vulcan V1100 16 verdict
A T700 raw-carbon elongated paddle that sells for about a quarter of its MSRP. On sourced specs it competes with paddles at triple the street price.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 scores 82 against 62 for Vulcan V1100 16 — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on swing weight, control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vulcan V1100 16 is $29 cheaper at $70.
Twist weight
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 20 points (82 vs 62).
Sweet spot
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 14 points (87 vs 73).
Forgiveness
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 12 points (87 vs 75).
Pop
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 87 vs 73, twist weight 82 vs 62, forgiveness 87 vs 75. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 87 vs 75, maneuverability 80 vs 73, power 84 vs 78. At 107 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.6 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Take Vulcan V1100 16 and keep the $29.
- Power
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 82 vs 62, forgiveness 87 vs 75. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 if you want twist weight (+20), sweet spot (+14), forgiveness (+12). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 review →Vulcan V1100 16
Take Vulcan V1100 16 if you want plow through (+6), softness (+6), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vulcan V1100 16 review →Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 vs Vulcan V1100 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 or the Vulcan V1100 16?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.8 vs 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16, at 107 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for Vulcan V1100 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 or the Vulcan V1100 16?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 scores 84 for power against 78 for Vulcan V1100 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 107 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Vulcan V1100 16 at 91 versus 90. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Vulcan V1100 16 scores 90 for spin off its T700 Raw Carbon Surface, against 89 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16, with the higher forgiveness score (87 vs 75). Its 6.5 twist weight against 6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Vulcan V1100 16 costs $70, $29 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Vulcan V1100 16: 16 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb core with a T700 Raw Carbon Surface.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Vulcan V1100 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.3 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Vulcan V1100 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 87 and sweet spot 87 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Vulcan V1100 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 at 7.9 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Vulcan V1100 16 to the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads on twist weight by 20 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $99 vs $70, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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