Medusa vs Vatic Pro
The $89 value disruptor against a premium full-foam build, where the extra spend actually goes.
The verdict
Full credit to Vatic, the Prism Flash put a real Toray T700 face in players' hands for about $89, and it's a brilliant first carbon paddle. The Medusa is the step up: a full-foam EchoFoam core, a premium build, and a complete kit in the box. And locally it's the practical one, in stock with COD and a PH warranty, versus importing a budget paddle and hoping nothing goes wrong.
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Mythos Medusa | Vatic Pro Prism Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Toray T700 triple carbon | Toray T700 raw carbon |
| Core | 16mm full-foam (EchoFoam) | Poly + foam edge (unibody) |
| Shape | Elongated | Hybrid |
| Weight | 7.9–8.0 oz | 7.9–8.2 oz (16mm) |
| Handle | 5.5″ | 5.5″ (4.125″ grip) |
| Certified | USAP / PBCoR .43 ✓ | USAP / PBCoR .43 ✓ |
| In the box | Cover, cleaner, sweatband, 3 grips | Paddle |
| Price (PH) | ₱11,999 (~$210) | ~$89 + import |
| Availability | Local stock · COD · PH warranty | Import only |
Who each is for
- Buy the Vatic if your single priority is the lowest possible price and you're happy to import and skip the extras.
- Buy the Medusa if you want a genuine step up, a full-foam core, premium feel and finish, the complete kit, plus the local convenience of COD, a PH warranty and no import wait.
New to all of this? Our buyer's guide breaks down core, surface and shape so the difference makes sense.
The step up, locally
Full-foam core · premium build · complete kit · PBCoR .43. ₱11,999 · free Metro Manila shipping · COD.