Vaughn VX1 Velocity VX1 Pro Carbon
Top RetailHybrid sister line to V10; recessed knee cradle for power pushes
Base price: $1400·Style: hybrid·Level ceiling: College·Sizing: true
The VX1 Pro Carbon is Vaughn's hybrid sister line to the V10 — running parallel rather than above or below it in Vaughn's lineup. Where the V10 prioritizes soft feel and controlled rebounds for classic hybrid play, the VX1 uses a stiffer face and internal core construction for a livelier rebound with more push power. Carbon composite layering adds durability.
The recessed knee cradle is shared with the V10 line but configured differently in the VX1: the firmer internal core allows harder power pushes off the knee, making it a better choice for goalies who drive lateral movement through the knee-down position. QuickSlide covers the inner edges and boot — same system as across the V10 line.
Available in intermediate and senior, priced at $1,400. It sits higher than the V10 Pro ($1,299) in price for a different construction approach, not a tier above it. The choice between VX1 Pro Carbon and V10 Pro Carbon comes down to whether you want controlled hybrid rebounds or livelier pop from your pads.
Best for: College-ceiling hybrid goalies who want Vaughn's QuickSlide and knee comfort but need more rebound output than the V10 delivers; goalies who drive pushes through their knee and want a firmer platform.
Not ideal for: soft-touch hybrid goalies who prefer the V10's controlled rebounds; goalies who value mobility above rebound output (the VX1's stiffer core is slightly less rotational than V10).
Scores
Score breakdown
durability
4/5Carbon composite layering provides the same long-term durability advantage as in the V10 Pro Carbon. Direct knee stack and QuickSlide material are both durability positives. Well-rated across multi-season ownership.
mobility
4/5Stiffer core than the V10 means slightly less rotational speed. Still mobile enough for College-ceiling play. Not the fastest pad in the catalog.
rebound
5/5The defining upgrade over V10 Pro Carbon. Stiffer face and carbon composite give noticeably livelier rebounds. Best rebound output in Vaughn's lineup.
sliding
5/5Same QuickSlide system as across the V10 line. Best slide tech in the catalog. No difference between VX1 and V10 here.
comfort
5/5Recessed knee cradle and the firmer core are actually a comfort win for goalies who push hard off the knee — less wasted movement. Same Vaughn knee fit as V10.
value
3/5At $1,400 for a Vaughn pad, value depends entirely on whether you need the VX1's specific rebound profile. V10 Pro at $1,299 is similar with softer feel. Neither is a value buy compared to Bauer HyperLite 2.
resale
3/5Vaughn's niche brand means a smaller used market. VX1 is less recognizable than V10 in the used space, which can slow sales. Pricing holds reasonable percentages.