Onix
Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon
League players stepping up to a raw carbon paddle
$119.99at Onix Pickleball
Vatic Pro
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated
Power players who want elongated reach and foam-core pop
$109.99at Vatic Pro
Ratings Head to Head
Onix Hype X Pro Raw CarbonVatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated
Power9.59.5
Control88
Spin9.59
Sweet spot98.5
Research score9.08.8
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon | Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Touch players | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Power hitters | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Spin players | 9.2 | 8.9 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is spin: the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon rates 9.5 to the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated’s 9.
- The Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon also leads on sweet spot, 9 to 8.5.
- They tie on power (9.5) and control (8).
- Core thickness: 14 mm for the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon against 16 mm for the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated. The thinner Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Choose the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon if you want more spin and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon | Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.75–8.25 oz | 8.05 oz average |
| 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 | Evergrit textured surface (face material not specified by Vatic Pro) |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | 5.5 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 Tour Elongated?
On our spec-based scale the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon scores higher (9.0 vs 8.8). By player type, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon suits beginners, touch players, power hitters and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated?
They rate the same for power on our scale (9.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated?
The Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon scores higher for beginners (8.8 vs 8.5), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Onix Hype X Pro Raw Carbon and Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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