Dan’s Take
Same 16.5 x 7.5 inch elongated outline and a similar price, but very different builds. The Onix Lucent RC pairs a 14 mm polypropylene honeycomb core with a long 5.7-inch handle, while the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 uses a 16 mm floating foam core. On our scale the V7 rates a touch higher for power (10 vs 9.5) and control (8.5 vs 8), and the Lucent gets the slightly bigger sweet spot (9 vs 8.5).
The V7 has 4.8 out of 5 from 750+ ratings on Vatic Pro's site. Onix's site doesn't have enough buyer ratings on the Lucent RC yet to lean on. I'd go with the V7 for most people, and look at the Lucent if you want that extra-long, tennis-style handle.
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
Ratings Head to Head
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Onix Lucent RC | 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 Lucent RC’s 9.5.
- The Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 also leads on control, 8.5 to 8.
- Sweet spot goes to the Onix Lucent RC (9 vs 8.5).
- They tie on spin (9.5).
- Core thickness: 14 mm for the Onix Lucent RC against 16 mm for the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7. The thinner Onix Lucent RC 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
Pick the Onix Lucent RC 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 Lucent RC | 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 | Hexcell polypropylene | Floating EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter ring |
| Face | Dual Action raw carbon fiber | Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber with heat-compressed texturing |
| Handle length | 5.7 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 Lucent RC 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 Lucent RC 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 Lucent RC or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7?
They score the same for beginners on our weighted scale (8.8).
Are the Onix Lucent RC 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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