Vulcan Dark Matter Hybrid 16mm
$249.99
About the Vulcan Dark Matter Hybrid 16mm
Part of Vulcan's Chapter 01 collection (Nick Kyrgios collaboration).
Listed play style: balanced.
Where to buy: Vulcan direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan | $249.99 | In stock | Buy on Vulcan (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, tri-laminate T700 raw 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
- 6.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.3 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Above the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
At the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Vulcan Dark Matter Hybrid 16mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Dark Matter Hybrid 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 oz (midpoint of 7.8–8.2 oz) | lighter than 43% (30% same) | 30 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Weight within Vulcan | 8 oz | lightest (tied) | 5 paddles from Vulcan |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- No matching entry found on the approved list. That is not a ruling; check the list before tournament play.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Vulcan 001” (model 001). Date added on the list: Dec 1, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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