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Company: Vatic Pro
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Saga Flash 16mm LH

16 mm

Weight: 8.2 oz

Price: $149.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    hybrid

  • Length:
    16.4 in
  • Width:
    7.6 in
  • Thickness:
    16mm
  • Grip length:
    5.75 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.125 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Vatic Pro Saga Flash 16mm LH is a hybrid-shaped paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Weighing 8.2 oz with a 5.75-inch grip, it caters to players who may prefer a longer grip for two-handed backhands. Its swing weight of 120 puts it in the high range, suggesting more power potential but potentially less maneuverability. The 16mm core thickness may enhance control.

With a drive speed of 55.7 mph and a spin of 2028 RPM, this paddle might appeal to players prioritizing power and spin generation. The moderately high twist weight of 6.2 may offer decent stability on off-center hits. While the drive speed rating is high (8.1/10), the volley speed rating is more moderate (5.6/10). This suggests the paddle may be more oriented towards groundstrokes than volleys. The longer grip and head-heavy balance could benefit intermediate to advanced players seeking power and spin in their game. However, the higher swing weight might present a challenge for players prioritizing quick exchanges at the net.

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
John Kew218656.934.91216.21246
Pickleball Effect---1206.3244
Pickleball Studio2001--1206.1245
Estimated:202855.713634.14991206.20333245

Attributes

Summary

The Vatic Pro Saga Flash 16mm LH is a hybrid-shaped paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The carbon fiber face is often associated with control and feel. Weighing 8.2 oz with a 5.75-inch grip, it caters to players who may prefer a longer grip for two-handed backhands. Its swing weight of 120 puts it in the high range, suggesting more power potential but potentially less maneuverability. The 16mm core thickness may enhance control.

With a drive speed of 55.7 mph and a spin of 2028 RPM, this paddle might appeal to players prioritizing power and spin generation. The moderately high twist weight of 6.2 may offer decent stability on off-center hits. While the drive speed rating is high (8.1/10), the volley speed rating is more moderate (5.6/10). This suggests the paddle may be more oriented towards groundstrokes than volleys. The longer grip and head-heavy balance could benefit intermediate to advanced players seeking power and spin in their game. However, the higher swing weight might present a challenge for players prioritizing quick exchanges at the net.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
John Kew218656.934.91216.21246
Pickleball Effect---1206.3244
Pickleball Studio2001--1206.1245
Estimated:202855.713634.14991206.20333245

Drive speed

55.7mph

91st percentile

8.1

Volley speed

34.1mph

42nd percentile

5.6

Swing weight

120

79th percentile

5.2%

Average

Spin

2,028RPM

76th percentile

7.8

Twist weight

6.203

43rd percentile

4.7

Balance point

245mm

84th percentile

2.5%

Average

Drive speed

55.7mph

91st percentile

8.1

Volley speed

34.1mph

42nd percentile

5.6

Swing weight

120

79th percentile

5.2%

Average

Spin

2,028RPM

76th percentile

7.8

Twist weight

6.203

43rd percentile

4.7

Balance point

245mm

84th percentile

2.5%

Average

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