Vatic Pro PRISM Flash 16 vs Friday Original 16
Our call: Vatic Pro PRISM Flash 16 (DinkScore 88 vs 84) — but the per-spec wins below can flip it for your game.
★ Our pick
Vatic Pro
PRISM Flash 16
best budget raw-carbon paddle
88DinkScore
Spin4/5
Power3/5
Control4/5
Forgiveness4/5
Friday
Original 16
budget all-court starters
84DinkScore
Spin4/5
Power3/5
Control4/5
Forgiveness4/5
| Spec | Vatic Pro PRISM Flash 16 | Friday Original 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Shape | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weight ≈ | 112 | 113 |
| Price band | Under $100 | Under $100 |
| Arm-friendly | Yes | No |
The verdict
Buy the Vatic Pro PRISM Flash 16 if you want the better overall package — it leads the DinkScore 88 to 84 and is the stronger fit for best budget raw-carbon paddle.
Buy the Friday Original 16 if its strengths match your game — it's built for budget all-court starters. Still torn? The Paddle Finder weighs the full database against your answers, not just these two.