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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 | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm | Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 87.4/100 | 85.3/100 |
| MSRP | $109.99 | $170 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 107 | 113 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Surface | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano | Raw carbon |
| Handle | 5.3 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.
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $109.99.
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™
- Power8886
- Control8688
- Spin8887
- Forgiveness8986
- Sweet spot9087
- Stability8986
- Maneuverability8675
- Pop8882
- Touch8585
- Consistency8786
- Swing weight6576
- Twist weight8785
- Launch angle5956
- Plow through8182
- Softness8084
Bars listed in the order Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm · Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
Verdicts
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.
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.