Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) vs. R2.16
| Brand | Vatic ProSee all paddles | RonbusSee all paddles | 
| Price | $99.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price | $120|Click for an updated price | 
| USAPA Approved | Yes | Yes | 
| Year Released | -- | -- | 
| Length | 16.5 | 15.7 | 
| Width | 7.5 | 8.1 | 
| Core Thickness | 16 | 16 | 
| Core Material | Optimized C7 Polymers | Polypropylene Honeycomb | 
| Facing Material | Raw TORAY T700 Carbon Fiber | Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured | 
| Weight (Low-High) | 8.1 - 8.5 | 7.7 - 8.1 | 
| Handle Length | 5.6 | 4.9 | 
| Handle Grip Circumference | 4.125 | 4.25 | 
| ThePickleballDinks Tier | -- | -- | 
Brand Comparison
2022
Orange County, CA
9 paddles
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.
FAQs
- Which paddle is cheaper?- R2.16 is more expensive ($120) than Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) ($99.99). 
- Is there a difference in the core?- Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) and R2.16 have the same core thickness (16 mm). 
- Which paddle is longer?- Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater length (16.5 inches) than R2.16 (15.7 inches). 
- Which paddle is wider?- R2.16 has a greater width (8.1 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 R2.16 (7.9 oz). 
- Which paddle has a longer grip?- Prism V7 16mm (Long Handle) has a greater handle length (5.6 inches) than R2.16 (4.9 inches). 





