Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) vs. ADIPOWER Team CTRL

Brand

Price

$99.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price
$139.99|Adidas Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516

Width

7.58

Core Thickness

1614

Core Material

Optimized C7 PolymersPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber Multi-Layer Composite (Fiberglass)

Weight (Low-High)

8.1 - 8.57.8 - 8.2

Handle Length

5.65

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

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Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro

2022

Orange County, CA

9 paddles

Vatic Pro is one of our favorite paddle brands

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?

    ADIPOWER Team CTRL is more expensive ($139.99) than Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) ($99.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than ADIPOWER Team CTRL (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 ADIPOWER Team CTRL (16 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    ADIPOWER Team CTRL has a greater width (8 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 ADIPOWER Team CTRL (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater handle length (5.6 inches) than ADIPOWER Team CTRL (5 inches).

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