Vatic Pro
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7
Power players who want elongated reach and a foam core for less
$109.99at Vatic Pro
Dan’s Take
Both are 16.5-inch elongated foam paddles with a 10 for power on our scale. The split is thickness and swing weight: the V7 is 16 mm with a swing weight of 113, the SHIFT EL is 14 mm at 120 (per each brand). The V7 rates higher for control (8.5 vs 8) and spin (9.5 vs 8.5), while the SHIFT EL edges it on sweet spot (9 vs 8.5).
The V7 has 4.8 out of 5 from 750+ ratings on Vatic Pro's site. As of October 2026, the SHIFT EL has only 5+ on Volair's, too early to lean on. I'd go with the V7 for the easier swing and more spin, or the SHIFT EL if you want a heavier, thinner foam paddle.
By Dan · Based on each brand’s published specs and buyer ratings, October 2026. We don’t play-test paddles.
Ratings Head to Head
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7Volair SHIFT EL
Power1010
Control8.58
Spin9.58.5
Sweet spot8.59
Research score9.18.9
Which Suits Your Game?
| Player type | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 | Volair SHIFT EL |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Touch players | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Power hitters | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Spin players | 9.3 | 8.8 |
Weighted from the four ratings. How these are weighted
Key Differences
- The biggest gap is spin: the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 rates 9.5 to the Volair SHIFT EL’s 8.5.
- On control, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 is ahead: 8.5 vs 8.
- The Volair SHIFT EL also leads on sweet spot, 9 to 8.5.
- They tie on power (10).
- Core thickness: 16 mm for the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 against 14 mm for the Volair SHIFT EL. The thinner Volair SHIFT EL should give more pop; thicker cores lean toward control.
- Price: the Volair SHIFT EL costs less at each brand’s own store.
The Verdict
Pick the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 if you want more control and more spin, especially if you’re a touch player or a power hitter.
Pick the Volair SHIFT EL if you want a bigger sweet spot.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 | Volair SHIFT EL |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.2–8.5 oz | 8.2 oz average |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Length | 16.5 in | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Core | Floating EPP foam core with EVA foam perimeter ring | Full-foam floating core with flex channels, EVA perimeter and carbon-infused edge foam |
| Face | Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber with heat-compressed texturing | T700 carbon fiber (four layers) |
| Handle length | 5.3 in (long-handle version 5.6 in) | 5.6 in |
| Grip size | 4.125 in | 4.125 in |
| Price | $109.99 | $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 Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 or the Volair SHIFT EL?
On our spec-based scale the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 scores higher (9.1 vs 8.9). By player type, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 suits touch players, power hitters and spin players better.
Which has more power, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 or the Volair SHIFT EL?
They rate the same for power on our scale (10).
Which is better for beginners, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 or the Volair SHIFT EL?
They score the same for beginners on our weighted scale (8.8).
Are the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7 and Volair SHIFT EL approved for tournament play?
Yes. Both are on the USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
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