Onix
Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon
League players stepping up to a raw carbon paddle
$119.99at Onix Pickleball
Dan’s Take
Same elongated outline and a similar price, so this one comes down to the core: 14 mm honeycomb in the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon, 16 mm EPP foam in the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7. On our scale the V-Sol rates higher for power (10 vs 9.5) and control (8.5 vs 8), while the Hype X edges it for sweet spot (9 vs 8.5).
Both rate well with buyers: 4.9 out of 5 from 30+ ratings on Onix's site, and 4.8 from 750+ on Vatic Pro's. The V-Sol is a little heavier. I'd go with the V-Sol for foam-core power and a much bigger buyer track record, and the Hype X if you'd rather have a lighter, thinner paddle.
By Dan · Based on each brand’s published specs and buyer ratings, October 2026. We don’t play-test paddles.
Vatic Pro
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7
Power players who want elongated reach and a foam core for less
$109.99at Vatic Pro
Ratings Head to Head
Onix Hype X Pro Raw CarbonVatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7
Power9.510
Control88.5
Spin9.59.5
Sweet spot98.5
Research score9.09.1
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Touch players | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Power hitters | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Spin players | 9.2 | 9.3 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 rates 10 to the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon’s 9.5.
- Control goes to the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 (8.5 vs 8).
- Sweet spot goes to the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon (9 vs 8.5).
- They tie on spin (9.5).
- Core thickness: 14 mm for the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon against 16 mm for the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7. The thinner Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Weight: the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 is the heavier of the two, by about 0.3 oz on average.
- Price: the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Go with the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon if you want a bigger sweet spot and a lighter feel.
Choose the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 if you want more power, more control and more weight behind the ball, especially if you’re a touch player or a power hitter.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.75–8.25 oz | 8.2–8.5 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Length | 16.5 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Core | Polypropylene honeycomb (Reactive Honeycomb Core) | Floating EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter ring |
| Face | Raw carbon fiber | Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber with heat-compressed texturing |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | 5.3 in (long-handle version 5.6 in) |
| Grip size | 4.125 in | 4.125 in |
| Price | $119.99 | $109.99 |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
Specs as published by each manufacturer. Prices are checked daily on each brand’s own store; the checkout price is final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7?
On our spec-based scale the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 scores higher (9.1 vs 9.0). By player type, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 suits touch players and power hitters better.
Which has more power, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7?
The Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 rates higher for power on our scale (10 vs 9.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7?
They score the same for beginners on our weighted scale (8.8).
Are the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon and Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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