Volair V.1F/ WB 16mm
$149.99
About the Volair V.1F/ WB 16mm
Widebody Mach 1 Forza; carbon control-oriented widebody for dink-heavy players.
Listed play style: control.
Where to buy: Volair direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volair | $149.99 | 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
- 2.6 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9.0 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 2.7 / 10
Bottom 21% of catalog on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The Volair V.1F/ WB 16mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | V.1F/ WB 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.2 oz) | lighter than 41% (23% same) | 39 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Length | 15.875 in | shorter than 41% (43% same) | 37 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | shorter than 44% (44% same) | 36 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Weight within Volair | 8 oz | 2nd heaviest (tied) | 5 paddles from Volair |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Volair V.1F/ WB 16mm”. Date added on the list: Mar 12, 2025.
- 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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