{
  "id": "vatic-v-sol-tour",
  "url": "https://pointcast.xyz/paddles/vatic-v-sol-tour",
  "brand": "Vatic Pro",
  "model": "V-Sol Tour (EverGrit)",
  "year": 2026,
  "launch": {
    "date": "2026-09-01",
    "precision": "day",
    "label": "Sep 1 · store listing went live"
  },
  "lifecycle": "current",
  "listPriceUsd": 109.99,
  "listPriceLabel": null,
  "build": "foam",
  "buildLabel": "Full foam (Gen 4)",
  "thickness": "16mm",
  "shapes": "Elongated · Flash hybrid (standard or long handle) · Bloom widebody",
  "pro": null,
  "summary": "Legitimate power for $100, with a durable grit that normally shows up on $150 to $200 paddles.",
  "construction": "Gen 4 floating EPP core with an EVA perimeter ring. Carbon / fiberglass / carbon face with EverGrit durable texture.",
  "core": {
    "layers": [
      "floating EPP foam core",
      "EVA perimeter foam ring"
    ],
    "face": "EverGrit long-lasting grit on a carbon fiber / fiberglass / carbon fiber layup",
    "edge": "anti-abrasion TPU edge guard",
    "source": "https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-tour"
  },
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm",
      "shape": "elongated",
      "lengthIn": 16.5,
      "widthIn": 7.5,
      "handleIn": 5.5,
      "thicknessMm": 16,
      "weightOz": "8.05",
      "sw": 117,
      "tw": 6.21,
      "specSource": "https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-in-depth-review/"
    },
    {
      "name": "V-Sol Tour Flash 16mm (standard handle)",
      "shape": "hybrid",
      "lengthIn": 16.3,
      "widthIn": 7.6,
      "handleIn": 5.3,
      "thicknessMm": 16,
      "weightOz": "8.0",
      "sw": 112,
      "tw": 6.57,
      "specSource": "https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-in-depth-review/"
    },
    {
      "name": "V-Sol Tour Flash 16mm (long handle)",
      "shape": "hybrid",
      "lengthIn": 16.3,
      "widthIn": 7.6,
      "handleIn": 5.6,
      "thicknessMm": 16,
      "weightOz": "8.0",
      "sw": null,
      "tw": null,
      "specSource": "https://www.pickleheads.com/pickleball-gear/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-evergrit-review"
    },
    {
      "name": "V-Sol Tour Bloom 16mm",
      "shape": "widebody",
      "lengthIn": 16,
      "widthIn": 8,
      "handleIn": 5.5,
      "thicknessMm": 16,
      "weightOz": "8.1",
      "sw": 110,
      "tw": 7.23,
      "specSource": "https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-in-depth-review/"
    }
  ],
  "status": {
    "usap": "yes",
    "usapSource": "https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/?gv_search_view=11045&filter_5=Vatic&filter_55=&mode=all",
    "upaa": "no",
    "upaaSource": "https://upaa.unitedpickleball.com/approved-paddles/",
    "quiet": false,
    "patent": "none-known",
    "investigation": null,
    "lifecycle": "current"
  },
  "certNote": "Flash 16mm on the USAP list from Jul 21.",
  "timeline": [
    {
      "date": "2026-07-21",
      "precision": "day",
      "kind": "approval",
      "text": "USA Pickleball lists 'V-Sol Tour Flash SH 16mm'.",
      "source": "https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/?gv_search_view=11045&filter_5=Vatic&filter_55=&mode=all"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-08-06",
      "precision": "day",
      "kind": "approval",
      "text": "USA Pickleball lists V-Sol Tour Elongated, Bloom and Flash LH 16mm.",
      "source": "https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/?gv_search_view=11045&filter_5=Vatic&filter_55=&mode=all"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-08-21",
      "precision": "day",
      "kind": "teaser",
      "text": "The Pickleball Globe publishes a first look at the V-Sol Tour.",
      "source": "https://www.pickleballglobe.com/2026/08/21/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-first-look-evergrit-texture-sound-and-widebody-shape/"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-09-01",
      "precision": "day",
      "kind": "launch",
      "text": "V-Sol Tour with EverGrit listing published on vaticpro.com at $109.99 (Shopify published_at).",
      "source": "https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-tour.json"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-09-09",
      "precision": "day",
      "kind": "variant",
      "text": "Pickleball Effect publishes its in-depth V-Sol Tour review.",
      "source": "https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-in-depth-review/"
    }
  ],
  "labs": [
    {
      "lab": "Pickleball Effect",
      "kind": "review",
      "url": "https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-in-depth-review/"
    },
    {
      "lab": "Pickleball Effect",
      "kind": "database-entry",
      "url": "https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-elongated/"
    },
    {
      "lab": "Pickleball Effect",
      "kind": "database-entry",
      "url": "https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-flash/"
    },
    {
      "lab": "Pickleball Effect",
      "kind": "database-entry",
      "url": "https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-bloom/"
    },
    {
      "lab": "Pickleheads",
      "kind": "review",
      "url": "https://www.pickleheads.com/pickleball-gear/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-evergrit-review"
    },
    {
      "lab": "The Pickleball Globe",
      "kind": "review",
      "url": "https://www.pickleballglobe.com/2026/08/28/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-evergrit-retention-test-results-and-grit-durability-review/"
    }
  ],
  "colorways": [],
  "madeIn": null,
  "warranty": "1 year",
  "notes": "Length/width are from Pickleheads (which lists the Bloom handle at 5.6 in vs Pickleball Effect's 5.5 in); weights and swing/twist weights are Pickleball Effect's measurements. Grip has two polyurethane shock inserts; brand lists 8.0 oz average. No Vatic Pro paddles are on the UPA-A list as of 2026-09-21.",
  "productUrl": "https://vaticpro.com/products/v-sol-tour",
  "sources": [
    "https://pickleballeffect.com/equipment-reviews/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-in-depth-review/",
    "https://www.pickleheads.com/pickleball-gear/vatic-pro-v-sol-tour-evergrit-review"
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "image": "https://pointcast.xyz/images/og/paddles/vatic-v-sol-tour.png"
}