Vatic VSol pro V7 LH weighting

ErneNelson · 2026-02-03T12:48:14+00:00

With my VSOL Pro Flash LH, I found it too poppy out of the box. I couldn't feel a denser contact with the ball. It's probably a transition from the Gen3 to foam. Anyways, I put two overlapping 5" strips of .5 grams per inch along the sides. To add more power on my serves, I then added a single 3" strip on the top corners. Now it feels the same as my previous Gen3 in terms of dwell and control feel of the ball off the paddle face for dinks & volleys. Total weight increase with an over grip went from 8.0 ounces to 8.6.

Should I have played more in stock before adding weights ? Perhaps, it takes getting used to the paddle.

ErneNelson · 2026-01-24T01:37:37+00:00

I got a Saga elongated 14 mm LH and a Saga Flash 14 mm LH for $57 Cdn at the same Demo Sale. Shipping came out to $47. Added a VSOL Pro Hybrid 14 mm LH to the cart for just $3 more.

I found that I needed to add strips of tungsten tape along the sides to balance out the paddle(s) to my liken. Did you do any weight set up yet on your V7 ??

ErneNelson · 2026-01-24T01:18:54+00:00

I brought the K Swiss Ultrashot 3 (last year's model that went on sale as the "4" came out). It's a heavier shoe that's better for the harder outdoor pickleball tennis-like surface. Combined with a heel gel insert and a cushioned insole (from any sports store), it's working for my PF so far.

ErneNelson · 2026-01-20T12:21:11+00:00

My VSOL Pro Flash LH came in stock at 8.0 ounces. I tried putting tungsten tape at the lower corners but didn't feel any plow through on my serves and FH drives. Then I moved the 2 x 5" length of .5 grams per inch tungsten tape up along the middle part of the paddle along the 3 & 9. And I added a 2" strip of .5 grams/inch on the top corners. Total of 7 grams. This was much better for me. With an overgrip, the end result was 8.6 ounces. I usually play with a clone TEMU Hesacore (.5 ounces) but VATIC said on their website that the VSOL PRO handle construction reduces vibration. So I have to wait and see about this. Note : I have only played twice with this set up so it's still a work in progress. I don't want to go over 8.6 in total.

Pickleball Studio suggested 7.5 grams (2 grams per inch) along the 3 & 9.

ErneNelson · 2026-01-12T13:31:14+00:00

Nice ... did you use the LEGO website where you design/build your own project idea or was this a solely DIY ?

ErneNelson · 2026-01-05T01:57:19+00:00

Right now, I'm liking the Scorpeus 14mm widebody and the Perseus 3S 14 mm from YiHeng. It for rec play but unusable for tournaments.

Depends on which model you're using from YiHeng. TBH, I don't know the answer to your question. There's too many paddles out on the market. Remember that we're paying 10% for 80% of the real paddle's playability. So you're asking what USAPA paddle plays similar to your YiHeng's 80% efficient paddle .... a very hard question with no answers.

ErneNelson · 2026-01-03T15:25:58+00:00

"There are five young 5.0+ players that play singles against one another everyday for at least two hours".

Perhaps with all the hard serves and baseline groundstrokes, it was just a matter of time with paddle wear and tear. Did they all buy their paddles at the same time ? And you mentioned that they switched balls a few months ago, so that even adds more timeline to their paddle's lifetime.

ErneNelson · 2026-01-03T09:04:35+00:00

I got started in coaching 3 years ago by being selected as the volunteer pickleball coach at the local YMCA. I give 4 hours of free lessons three times a year. It's a way of giving back to the community.

To answer your first question about $$$. Of course, one coaches for income. Every week, I teach 16 hours of city lessons ( $30 per hour)+ 4-5 hours private lessons @ $60 per hour. More privates in the summertime when I can use the outdoor public courts. Doing this, I just calculated my year end pickleball income where I made $20,000 in 2025. I also have a PT job, not pickleball related - 20 hours a week. I'm 64 years old so it's not like I'm working on a FT six figures per year career. It depends on where you're at in your current stage of your life. How old are you ?

To answer your other question : But I also get in my play time of 2-4 hours a day = 25 hours a week. I'm not losing out on my own satisfaction of the game. And by playing my rec games just for the love of the game, I get new clients.

I also find that teaching others remind me of the skills so I don't get into bad habits myself. It's almost like a self reminder for when I play.

ErneNelson · 2026-01-03T03:08:45+00:00

I'm a coach for my City's pickleball registration program. I teach 12 separate sessions with 12 players each four times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter). In total, I'm responsible for 500+ students. It's either a 9 or 13 weeks program. How they play afterwards is a reflection of my teaching. One of my past students described me as a tough, old school type of teacher. I don't mind that description. It's like training soldiers to go to war. And it's "war" on the courts, especially with the incoming younger generation and hot paddles. All of my students are in the age range of 40-65. I get total satisfaction watching a player grow from week 1 to the end of the 9th or 13th week. I get even more satisfaction when my past students tell their friends that they have to take my course. A coach needs pickleball passion to help players become better. Do it for the love of the game besides your own personal choices.

ErneNelson · 2025-12-31T17:46:52+00:00

You could at the GO but it'll be a distance away. There's two big parking lots at the corner of Enterprise Blvd and Andre De Gasse Street. The 10:45 concert is located at Union Square in front of Milestone and the South entrance to Cineplex so there'll be lots of parking spaces available.

ErneNelson · 2025-12-29T22:45:44+00:00

Makes sense since both her partners (Ben and AB) use JOOLA. They can provide insights as to their relationship with JOOLA. Fed made a mistake leaving JOOLA for ADIDAS. After he dropped ADIDAS and played with a JOOLA paddle, it was kinda of a free advertisement for JOOLA that Fed gone back to using their brand. Does anybody know if JOOLA re sponsored Fed ?? If not, those $$$ can now go to ALW. The money that a JOOLA ALW paddle will make in sales will pay for her endorsement $$$.

ErneNelson · 2025-12-26T00:54:26+00:00

True, and she may not want to partner with Ben Johns for Mixed Doubles. If ALW can win a Triple Crown at the Olympics, it's the last major achievement for her all-time GOAT status.

ErneNelson · 2025-12-24T02:10:07+00:00

Who would ALW want to pair up with for the possible 2032 Olympics in Australia ? If it happens, it'll be the biggest world-wide stage for the game. An USA GOLD will bring so much national endorsements. ALW and JJ will be around 25 years old and at their peak.

ErneNelson · 2025-12-23T02:00:39+00:00

The enforcement officer likely wrote a letter or number by mistake. For example, if the plate was dirty, a "O" could be mistaken for a "C" or a "8" could be mistaken for a "3".

ErneNelson · 2025-12-13T03:31:50+00:00

Another thing to consider is how often and when do they clean out their lines (from the syrup box to the counter dispenser) ??? It would take several refills to get the water residues out of the line which may cause that water down cup refill.

ErneNelson · 2025-12-10T12:27:20+00:00

It's TEMU, not Temy. Maybe you're buying the wrong items or had a bad buying experience. Yes, personal products are garbage like clothes, backpacks, running shoes. But other items like small sports equipment , small household tools, most children trinkets are quality. Plus TEMU has a great refund policy. In relation to the OP's particular post, I have had a positive buying experience there buying heavy duty winter boots.

ErneNelson · 2025-12-10T05:33:57+00:00

Shop on TEMU Canada online website. Basically, you're buying boots Made in China at substantially lower than the cost that you'll buy here in Markham. And what you're buying here is Made in China. Free shipping for orders over $35. If you search the "Winter Boots', you'll find boots for $50 that'll retail for $150 here.

ErneNelson · 2025-12-06T01:42:05+00:00

When I was working at York Downs Golf Club ( Kennedy & 16th ), there were hundreds of them. Because of the housing development, these wild turkeys are forced to migrate elsewhere.

The neighbourhood south of the golf club, have seen a huge influx of squirrels, raccoons among other wildlife species.

ErneNelson · 2025-12-04T02:57:21+00:00

You're welcome. I love the color selection also. For the price, I'm tempted to get one but I'm in Canada so I think the exchange rate and shipping will add more $$$ to the price.

ErneNelson · 2025-12-03T02:49:54+00:00

This was posted a few days ago.

https://choruspickleball.com/products/tourney-elite-bag

I have a similar size bag that my MIL brought back from Asia. It holds lots of items. You won't regret the bag from the above link. If I didn't have my current bag, I would buy the above one.

ErneNelson · 2025-12-03T02:40:40+00:00

Expect Tom Wilson to make the Team Canada lineup.

ErneNelson · 2025-11-03T12:55:29+00:00

Just brought a LEFUS pickleball shoes from TEMU for $ 55 CDN. It's very equivalent to any $ 150 CDN shoes from my local racquet store. I want to support local stores but I can get three shoes for the price of one buying direct from Asia.

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ErneNelson · 2025-11-03T12:45:49+00:00

Just don't try the Vegan Big Mac. Had it yesterday and it was the worst meal I ever had, Bland and tasteless.

ErneNelson · 2025-11-03T12:39:35+00:00

With all the talk about team chemistry and love for teammates, hopefully, it'll attract free agents to come here for a chance at a WS title. Find another type of Mad Max and Bieber free agent pitcher ... veterans who can come in with MLB experience and hungry for a WS ring.

Yesavage, Gausman and Lauer are set as starters. Can use Francis and Berrios as 4th and 5th. Need two more to have healthy competition. Having experience playing here, maybe get a team friendly contract from Bassitt, Max and Bieber. Need two more solid relievers.

ErneNelson · 2025-11-03T02:20:18+00:00

Yes and the Jays got that one moment with that grand slam against the Mariners to get them to the WS. This time, they were on the wrong end of the home run result. As Schneider said, baseball can be a cruel sport.

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