Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm
$119.99
About the Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm
Elongated shape with unicorn 5.5-inch handle for two-handed backhand.
Listed play style: power.
Where to buy: Volair direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volair | $119.99 | In stock | Buy on Volair (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 6.8 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 2.7 / 10
Above the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Mach 1 Forza 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.2 oz) | lighter than 39% (39% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 10% (90% same) | 63 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | shorter than 22% (62% same) | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within Volair | 8 oz | 2nd heaviest (tied) | 5 paddles from Volair |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Volair Mach 1 Forza 16mm”. Date added on the list: May 17, 2023.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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