Vulcan V540 Hybrid
$179.99
About the Vulcan V540 Hybrid
Balanced hybrid shape.
Listed play style: balanced.
Where to buy: Vulcan direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan | $179.99 | In stock | Buy on Vulcan (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
- 4.8 / 10
- Hand speed
- 4.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.3 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 2.7 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
At the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The Vulcan V540 Hybrid in our database
Its handle length (5.25 in) is shorter than 81% of the 26 other 16 mm hybrid paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | V540 Hybrid | 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 |
| Length | 16.2 in | shorter than 39% (54% same) | 28 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | shorter than 81% (15% same) | 26 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Weight within Vulcan | 8 oz | lightest (tied) | 5 paddles from Vulcan |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Vulcan Sporting Goods V540 Hybrid”. Date added on the list: Aug 9, 2019.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
Gearbox GX5 Hybrid: same listed weight, same core, same shape, similar listed price
Wilson Blaze Pro 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $30 cheaper
Bread & Butter The Loco Hybrid 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $31 cheaper
Babolat RBEL Touch: 0.1 oz lighter, same core, same shape, $20 more
