Vatic Pro
Vatic Pro Saga V7
Players who want a heavier elongated paddle with plow-through
Ratings Head to Head
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Onix Praxis | Vatic Pro Saga V7 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Touch players | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Power hitters | 9.7 | 8.7 |
| Spin players | 9.5 | 9.0 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is power: the Onix Praxis rates 10 to the Vatic Pro Saga V7’s 8.5.
- The Onix Praxis also leads on sweet spot, 9.5 to 8.5.
- The Onix Praxis also leads on control, 9 to 8.5.
- They tie on spin (9.5).
- Weight: the Vatic Pro Saga V7 is the heavier of the two, by about 0.3 oz on average.
- Price: the Vatic Pro Saga V7 costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Pick the Onix Praxis if you want more power, more control and a bigger sweet spot, especially if you’re a beginner or a touch player.
Pick the Vatic Pro Saga V7 if you want more weight behind the ball and a lower price.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Onix Praxis | Vatic Pro Saga 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 | 16 mm (13 mm version also available) | 16 mm (14 mm Blackout Samurai version also available) |
| Core | Endurafoam solid foam core | Polypropylene honeycomb with 10 mm cells (power core) |
| Face | T700 raw carbon fiber | Multi-layer composite with a Toray T700 carbon fiber top layer |
| Handle length | 5.4 in | 5.3 in (long-handle version 5.6–5.75 in) |
| Grip size | 4.125 in | 4.125 in |
| Price | $169.99 | $99.99 |
| 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 Praxis or the Vatic Pro Saga V7?
On our spec-based scale the Onix Praxis scores higher (9.5 vs 8.8). By player type, the Onix Praxis suits beginners, touch players, power hitters and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Onix Praxis or the Vatic Pro Saga V7?
The Onix Praxis rates higher for power on our scale (10 vs 8.5).
Which is better for beginners, the Onix Praxis or the Vatic Pro Saga V7?
The Onix Praxis scores higher for beginners (9.4 vs 8.6), mainly from its sweet spot and control ratings.
Are the Onix Praxis and Vatic Pro Saga V7 approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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