Alchemy (13.5 & 16mm) (Includes Paddle Cover)

This is my 5th Vatic my second Alchemy and it is a great paddle. Good control good power and no dead spots like other paddles I have tried. I add weight for better power

Liked the paddle, provides slightly more power compared to Prism Flash. However, best to remove the insert before playing.

I really like this PB paddle, still getting used to it. I don't have a spin on my ball yet, that is my goal. I need to practice a lot more, however for the most part a good paddle.

I've been using the Alchemy for the past six months and absolutely love it. Definitely what I play my best pickleball with.

The Alchemy is probably the most misunderstood and underrated paddle on the market. It's an all-court paddle where it's biggest strength is not power or control, but precision. I feel with overheads and groundstrokes the ball is going exactly where I want and how I fast I want. Its quick in hands and I'm able to react to shots I didn't know I could return before, making counters really nice. With the hole, its like having a extended hybrid paddle instead of an elongated paddle - you get the extra reach with the same maneuverability.

To me, this paddle is like a "blank slate" that benefits the most from your form/technique/finesse, or whatever you want it to call it, rather than it having inherently great power or control. It does have great power if you generate it, it does have great control when you're focused on hitting the ball correctly (I will say the soft game takes a lot of getting used to with this one), and its great for hand battles no matter where the ball is going - This paddle lets you shine as a player instead of the other way around.

This also makes the paddle unforgiving too if you're beginner like me, but I will say its made me so much better overall. You get instant feedback if you make a mistake, and its easy to know where you can improve on your next shot (i.e 'I need to push the ball a little harder when dinking', 'I need a more compact swing', 'I need better footwork', 'I need to hold my paddle flatter on counters', etc etc).

Again, It's a paddle that lets your finesse and technique shine more than anything else, which makes it harder to use, but I love it for that.

Quick notes:
- The swing pattern is super unique and feels lighter than it actually is. If you don't like the way normal paddles usually feel, you'll definitely want to try this. Some say it feels like a tennis racket.
- I took out the rubber guard recently and imo it plays much better without it. Swings faster, hits harder, balance point feels the same. Doesn't look great without it, but no one is looking at your paddle during a game.
- Never really found the ball landing on the hole. Sometimes I forget its there tbh.
-It looks great. Love how the hole is shaped like a 'V' for the brand. The moon logo is cool too. love the orange, white, and black color scheme.
- My tip to get used to the soft game is to actually hold the paddle a just little bit tighter then you're used to. Oddly enough the looser my grip was, the more it popped up or hit the net. Its pretty poppy overall, so gripping the paddle a smidge tighter let me to dink more accurately and aggressively.
- Not a paddle for everyone and takes time getting used to, but very rewarding once you're dialed in with it.

I've tried 8 different paddles. Including the vatic pro. For me, this offered the best for control and power. Great feel.