Vatic Pro PRISM Flash 16 vs Onix Graphite Z5
Our call: Vatic Pro PRISM Flash 16 (DinkScore 88 vs 74) — 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
Onix
Graphite Z5
first-paddle widebody pick
74DinkScore
Spin2/5
Power3/5
Control3/5
Forgiveness4/5
| Spec | Vatic Pro PRISM Flash 16 | Onix Graphite Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Raw carbon | Graphite |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Thickness | 16mm | 14mm |
| Shape | Standard | Widebody |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weight ≈ | 112 | 108 |
| 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 74 and is the stronger fit for best budget raw-carbon paddle.
Buy the Onix Graphite Z5 if its strengths match your game — it's built for first-paddle widebody pick. Still torn? The Paddle Finder weighs the full database against your answers, not just these two.