Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 | Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 86/100 | 85.3/100 |
| MSRP | $250 | $170 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 114 | 113 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon friction | Raw carbon |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $250.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8686
- Control8888
- Spin9287
- Forgiveness8486
- Sweet spot8687
- Stability8686
- Maneuverability7875
- Pop8282
- Touch8685
- Consistency8886
- Swing weight7476
- Twist weight8485
- Launch angle5456
- Plow through8482
- Softness7484
Bars listed in the order JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 · Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
Verdicts
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
The Mod platform splits the difference between Perseus control and Magnus power. Spin 92 with control 88 is a rare pairing, and the 16.3 in hybrid keeps hand speed usable.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
The Forza is the sensible hybrid: nothing extreme, everything solid. It is the paddle to hand someone moving off a big-box starter without overwhelming them.