Volair
Mach 2 Forza 16mm
Widebody16mmGen 2
The Volair Mach 2 Forza 16mm is a 16 mm widebody pickleball paddle. It generates below-average spin (41th percentile) with low power and pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, plus elite twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness. Overall it's a control-oriented profile that trades raw power for touch and placement.
$179.99
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Performance
Spin1987 rpm(41)
Power (serve mph)53.5(9)
Pop (volley mph)33.7(2)
Swing weight111.0(27)
Twist weight7.3(95)
Balance point23.8 cm(43)
Weight setup — lead-tape customizer
Add lead tape below, or pick a recommended setup. Estimates update live.
12 o'clock (tip)
Most swing weight & power; head-heavy
3 & 9 o'clock
Stability / twist weight (forgiveness on off-center hits)
Throat (6 o'clock)
Adds mass with little balance change; cleaner feel
Handle / butt
Counterweight — quicker hands, lower swing weight
Lead added0.0 g
Static weight8.0 → 8.0 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight111.0 → 111.0 ±0
Twist weight7.26 → 7.26 ±0
Balance point23.8 → 23.8 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight111.0(27)
Twist weight7.3(95)
Balance point23.8 cm → 23.8 cm(43)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen 2
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
- —
- Length
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- Width
- —
- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 8.0 oz
- Swing weight
- 111.0
- Twist weight
- 7.26
- Balance point
- 23.8 cm
- Spin
- 1,987 rpm (High)
- Firepower
- 4/100
- Grip size
- 4.15 in
- Year released
- 2023
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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