Saga Flash 16mm (SH & LH) (Includes Paddle Cover)

$ 3,082.00
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The next SAGA of Vatic Pro paddle technology. As the flagship of our lineup, the Saga series focuses on three main characteristics – Power, Durability, and Comfort

Please note: we work to accommodate all custom weight requests. However, due to increased demand and limited inventory, exact weights are not guaranteed. 

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Specifications:

  • 1-Year Warranty on core-related issues
  • Proprietary multi-layer composite surface with a Toray T-700 carbon fiber top layer
  • Privately sourced 10mm cell honeycomb power core 
  • Average Weight 16mm - 8.0 - 8.3oz
  • Total Length SH - 16.25 Inches
  • Total Length LH - 16.37 Inches
  • Width - 7.7 Inches
  • Grip Circumference - 4.125 Inches
  • Grip Length SH - 5.3 Inches
  • Grip Length LH - 5.6 Inches
  • Grip has 2 polyurethane inserts to reduce shock and help with tennis elbow
  • Core Thickness - 16mm
  • Edge Guard: Anti-Abrasion TPU
  • Radar Chart database - https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

Customer Reviews

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Seth Merrill
If you like Prism, you'll LOVE Saga

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I have played with both Saga shapes and am very impressed! I prefer the Flash since I primarily play doubles and it's a bit more maneuverable, but I'm definitely able to get a touch more power with the V7. Both my Flash and V7 came in at 8.2 ounces.

Regardless the shape, the Saga definitely plays like a "deluxe" version of the Prism: Plenty of soft, plush control on lower-powered returns near the net (because of the ball being able to "sink" into the first carbon fiber layer on the face), but with a firm backstop (the new stiffer composite layer in the middle of the face) that allows for significantly more power on full swings.

Even though this is Gen 1.5 construction, I prefer this mix of power with softness to any thermoformed Gen 2 paddles I've played with. The surface grit on this is great as well! Go forth and conquer the courts.

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Johnny
Prism 2.0

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This paddle takes everything good about the Prism series and builds on it. It has a larger sweet spot and a bit more pop on counters and overheads but with the same plush feel for resets and dinking. VaticPro really nailed it with this paddle. I have played with both the v7 SH and the Flash SH and find that the v7 has a bit larger of a sweet spot! It does hit comparable to the paddletek bantam series but it has less pop, more control and a better sweet spot. With tungsten tape you can easily increase the power a bit. An amazing paddle and for the price I think it's the best option under $150.

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Angelo Gubbay
Average

Was expecting something different but it feels very much like a step up from a prism. I currently use a a flash 14mm and find it has more pop. The Saga is more of a control paddle with a little more speed on drives but definitely not something to use in hands battles. Not a bad paddle but leaves me wanting more.

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Customer
Perfect balance

I’ve got about 15hrs on the paddle and really enjoying the spin Vatic is known for along with controllable resets and power form the baseline. It’s slightly less than power than the top tier TKO-C or Gearbox but I prefer to take full rips and I can actually the ball in the court with this thing. Haven’t been able to determine the “pop”from counters yet, I’m quite happy, reviewers think it’s got lower pop compared to other power paddles but that has not been my experience with it thus far. I’m coming from ALW and initial impressions are that the Saga flash is equal with counters. I’ll be able to better determine once I play more high level games. Loving it so far!

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Colby Walters

Vatic Pro always delivers. This paddle is very unique in the profile it gives. From the baseline, power is there and easily accessible BUT at the kitchen line there is no control to be sacrificed. Lots of touch and finesse in the slow game. Vatic released a one of a kind paddle with this one. Don’t sleep on it!

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