Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) vs. Drive

Brand

Price

$99.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price
$49.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.515.5

Width

7.58.125

Core Thickness

1614

Core Material

Optimized C7 PolymersPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw TORAY T700 Carbon FiberComposite

Weight (Low-High)

8.1 - 8.57.7 - 8.2

Handle Length

5.64.75

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

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Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro

2022

Orange County, CA

9 paddles

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I'm in love with the Prism Flash, especially at the $100 price point. Wow. Probably the best raw carbon fiber paddle & best overall paddle you can get for $100. This is the paddle I recommend to all my friends getting started.

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Adidas

Adidas

1949

Herzogenaurach, Germany

10 paddles

The adidas Group's brands work together to enhance athletic performance, set trends, and make history, driven by a passion for sports and innovation. More than just producing products, adidas is committed to helping athletes perform at their best, viewing every success as their own and every defeat as motivation to improve. Their dedication to shaping the sporting goods industry sustainably is a core value that fuels their continuous pursuit of excellence.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) is more expensive ($99.99) than Drive ($49.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Drive (14 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Drive (15.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Drive has a greater width (8.125 inches) than Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater weight (8.3 oz) than Drive (7.949999999999999 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater handle length (5.6 inches) than Drive (4.75 inches).

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