Vulcan
Dark Matter
Hybrid16mmGen 4
The Vulcan Dark Matter is a 16 mm hybrid pickleball paddle. It generates above-average spin (58th percentile) with elite power and pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, but low twist weight, so off-center hits lose more pace. Overall it's an aggressive, high-firepower build for players chasing put-away power.
$249.99
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Performance
Spin2020 rpm(58)
Power (serve mph)57.1(94)
Pop (volley mph)36.9(87)
Swing weight112.0(34)
Twist weight5.8(11)
Balance point23.7 cm(35)
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 weight7.9 → 7.9 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight112.0 → 112.0 ±0
Twist weight5.76 → 5.76 ±0
Balance point23.7 → 23.7 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight112.0(34)
Twist weight5.8(11)
Balance point23.7 cm(35)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen 4
- 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
- 7.9 oz
- Swing weight
- 112.0
- Twist weight
- 5.76
- Balance point
- 23.7 cm
- Spin
- 2,020 rpm (Very High)
- Firepower
- 77/100
- Grip size
- 4.13 in
- Year released
- 2026
- Certification
- UPA-A
- Warranty
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