Friday Pickleball Fever 102 Widebody vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)
Friday Pickleball
Fever 102 Widebody
$109
7.8–8.2 oz · 16mm core · Widebody
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Vatic Pro
V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)
$99.99
8–8.2 oz · 16mm core · Widebody
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Friday Pickleball Fever 102 Widebody vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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These two are closely matched on paper. Friday Pickleball Fever 102 Widebody and Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) differ mostly in small spec details — pick on feel.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Friday Pickleball Fever 102 Widebody | Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Widebody | Widebody |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb (10mm cells) with Dual-Edge Foam, ElasTECH internal perimeter weighting | Precision-indented EPP foam core with carbon fiber sealed edge-foam perimeter |
| Face material | Triple-Layer T700 Raw Carbon Fiber | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5" | — |
| Price | $109 | $99.99 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Friday Pickleball Fever 102 Widebody is listed at 7.8–8.2 oz; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) at 8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Friday Pickleball Fever 102 Widebody is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Face material. Friday Pickleball Fever 102 Widebody lists its face as Triple-Layer T700 Raw Carbon Fiber; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Friday Pickleball Fever 102 Widebody lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) lists Precision-indented EPP foam core with carbon fiber sealed…. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Friday Pickleball Fever 102 Widebody
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
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