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Company: Volair
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Ctrl 1 Forza

16 mm

Weight: 8.1 oz

Price: $199.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    hybrid

  • Length:
    16.35 in
  • Width:
    7.5 in
  • Thickness:
    16mm
  • Grip length:
    5.5 in
  • Grip thickness:
    4.15 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    kevlar
  • Core:
    polypropylene honeycomb

Summary

The Volair Ctrl 1 Forza is a hybrid-shaped paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The Kevlar face is less common than graphite or fiberglass and may offer unique playing characteristics. Weighing 8.1 oz with a 5.5-inch grip, it falls into the midweight category. Its 115 swing weight (medium) suggests a moderate head-heavy feel, potentially offering stability without being overly difficult to maneuver. The 6.17 twist weight and corresponding 4.6/10 rating (41st percentile) indicate average torsional stability. The paddle's spin rating is 6.8/10 (48th percentile), generating 1887 RPM. This paddle might be suitable for intermediate all-court players seeking a balance of power, control, and spin. The even balance point may enhance maneuverability. While the Kevlar face may offer durability, its performance characteristics are less established than more common materials.

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect---1156.26240
Pickleball Studio1887--1146.07240
Estimated:1887--1156.165240

Attributes

Summary

The Volair Ctrl 1 Forza is a hybrid-shaped paddle with a 16mm polypropylene honeycomb core, known for balancing power and control. The Kevlar face is less common than graphite or fiberglass and may offer unique playing characteristics. Weighing 8.1 oz with a 5.5-inch grip, it falls into the midweight category. Its 115 swing weight (medium) suggests a moderate head-heavy feel, potentially offering stability without being overly difficult to maneuver. The 6.17 twist weight and corresponding 4.6/10 rating (41st percentile) indicate average torsional stability. The paddle's spin rating is 6.8/10 (48th percentile), generating 1887 RPM. This paddle might be suitable for intermediate all-court players seeking a balance of power, control, and spin. The even balance point may enhance maneuverability. While the Kevlar face may offer durability, its performance characteristics are less established than more common materials.

Comparisons

Reviews

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Effect---1156.26240
Pickleball Studio1887--1146.07240
Estimated:1887--1156.165240

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

115

53rd percentile

0.9%

Average

Spin

1,887RPM

48th percentile

6.8

Twist weight

6.165

41st percentile

4.6

Balance point

240mm

57th percentile

0.4%

Average

Spin

1,887RPM

48th percentile

6.8

Twist weight

6.165

41st percentile

4.6

Balance point

240mm

57th percentile

0.4%

Average

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

115

53rd percentile

0.9%

Average

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