Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) vs. R1 Nova

Brand

Price

$99.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price
$180|Ronbus Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.516.5

Width

7.57.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Optimized C7 PolymersPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw TORAY T700 Carbon FiberRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

Weight (Low-High)

8.1 - 8.58 - 8.4

Handle Length

5.65.5

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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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    R1 Nova is more expensive ($180) than Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) ($99.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) and R1 Nova have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) and R1 Nova have the same length (16.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) and R1 Nova have the same width (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater weight (8.3 oz) than R1 Nova (8.2 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater handle length (5.6 inches) than R1 Nova (5.5 inches).

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