Pickleball Apes Joy S+ vs Vatic Pro V-sol Power Flash LH
On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $109.99 | $109.99 |
| PowerDerived | 76▲ | 75 |
| ControlDerived | 58 | 58 |
| SpinDerived | 92 | 92 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 53▲ | 52 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 56 | 53 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Foam-injected polymer | Foam-injected polymer |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 16.2" | 16.2" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 7.7" | 7.7" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.75"▲ | 5.6" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 7.97 oz | 7.91 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 22.5 cm | 22.3 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2026 | 2025 |
These two are hard to separate
Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.
Choose the
Pickleball Apes Joy S+
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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Choose the
Vatic Pro V-sol Power Flash LH
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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