The Vatic Pro PRISM Flash is one of the best values in pickleball at $99.99. To make it an even greater deal, we've worked with the team at Vatic Pro to get you a further $10 off, exclusively for Pickleheads readers.
If you want to know more about this carbon fiber paddle that rivals some $100 more expensive, read on to see why I named it one of the best pickleball paddles in 2024 if you're on a budget.
Grab the deal if:
You want an all-court paddle with great control:
this is one of the best control paddles straight out of the box—it's plush, soft, and very accurate on just about any shot.
You want great value:
the PRISM Flash plays close to a $200 paddle but costs less than half the price.
You're a beginner or intermediate:
you won't need a step-up paddle as the PRISM Flash delivers great all-round performance for early intermediates too.
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Review summary
Here's a breakdown of how the Vatic Pro PRISM Flash fared in my testing:
Power
Control
Spin
Forgiveness
Paddle Weight
7.7-7.9 oz (14 mm paddle) / 7.9-8.2 oz (16 mm paddle)
Paddle Width
7.33"
Handle Length
5.33"
Paddle Face Material
Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber
Core Thickness
14 mm or 16 mm (0.55" or 0.63")
Sweet Spot
Medium
I've been a huge fan of the Vatic Pro PRISM Flash since I tested it back in August 2023. It has the same elite levels of control as the $250 JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus.
Spin is up there with pro paddles like the ProXR Zane Signature ($210), while forgiveness is on a par with the Bread & Butter Loco ($165). It has enough power to hit hard topspin drives and serves too, making it one of the best-performing all-court paddles I've ever tested.
The PRISM Flash was already my top budget paddle of 2024. With an exclusive $10 saving just for our readers, you can get it for only $89.99. This makes it one of the best value paddles you'll find.
Is the Vatic Pro PRISM Flash worth it?
This one is a no-brainer. There's probably never been better value offered in pickleball. If you're a beginner looking for a carbon paddle, it's definitely worth spending a little more for this over a $50-70 Amazon paddle if you have the budget. It's soft enough to boost your touch game and has plenty of power and spin to help you learn how to play pickleball.
What's great is you won't need to replace it when you hit the intermediate level, as it performs so well across power, spin, control, and forgiveness. Removing the need to buy a step-up intermediate paddle saves you even more money in the long run.
Once you're a rising intermediate (3.5 pickleball skill level), you'll probably want something more advanced like the Selkirk LUXX Control if control is your priority. Alternatively, check out the Bread & Butter Filth if you need more power.
So, if you're ready to get the Vatic Pro PRISM Flash, remember that this is the lowest price you'll find for this paddle right now. Why not apply your $10 savings to some new pickleball balls?
To learn more, check out my Vatic Pro PRISM Flash review.
