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 | Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 | Wilson Blaze Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 85.3/100 | 80.2/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $170 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.375 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Wilson Blaze Pro 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8678
- Control8882
- Spin8778
- Forgiveness8684
- Sweet spot8784
- Stability8680
- Maneuverability7578
- Pop8276
- Touch8578
- Consistency8684
- Swing weight7670
- Twist weight8576
- Launch angle5652
- Plow through8276
- Softness8474
Bars listed in the order Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 · Wilson Blaze Pro 16
Verdicts
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.
Wilson Blaze Pro 16
Wilson's most competitive pickleball paddle to date. Nothing in the DNA profile is exceptional, but nothing is a weakness either — it is the definition of a balanced all-court build.