Head Extreme Pro Power vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)
Vatic Pro
V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)
$99.99
8–8.2 oz · 16mm core · Widebody
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Head Extreme Pro Power vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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Find my paddleReach vs. maneuverability
The Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)'s 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Head Extreme Pro Power's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Head Extreme Pro Power | Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–8.4 oz | 8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Widebody |
| Core thickness | 14mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb | Precision-indented EPP foam core with carbon fiber sealed edge-foam perimeter |
| Face material | Carbon fiber | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5" | — |
| Price | $99.94 | $99.99 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Head Extreme Pro Power is listed at 8–8.4 oz; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) at 8–8.2 oz. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Head Extreme Pro Power has a 14mm core; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) has a 16mm core, so the Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Face material. Head Extreme Pro Power lists its face as Carbon fiber; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Head Extreme Pro Power 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
Head Extreme Pro Power
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power
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.
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Head Extreme Pro Power if…
- you want a livelier face for put-aways
- you like extra reach at the kitchen line
Pick the Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) if…
- you prize control on resets and dinks
- you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot
More matchups with the Head Extreme Pro Power
More matchups with the Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)
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