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Vulcan V940 16mm Pickleball Paddle

A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.

Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
At a glance
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Strength
feel
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Vulcan V940 16mm Pickleball Paddle
Our grade
Developing
Score coming soon
Thickness
16.0 mm
Weight
7.8 oz

What stands out

The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
  • control
    Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
  • feel
    Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
What people are saying
kitchen confidencesmooth impactconnected feel
Touch & Control
  • The first impression is confidence-inspiring at the kitchen.
  • In real play, it shows up as calm and predictable.
Feel
  • It tends to feel comfortable over long sessions, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
  • Players often call out connected and clean when on resets and dinks.

Phrased for clarity.

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