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Vulcan
Vulcan V1100 16
A T700 raw-carbon elongated paddle that sells for about a quarter of its MSRP. On measured specs it competes with paddles at triple the street price.
From Vulcan
The Vulcan Chapter 01 Kyrgios paddle is designed with a 16mm core that ensures excellent energy transfer from paddle to ball, promoting effortless power and precision during play. Its elongated shape enhances reach and provides a generous sweet spot, making it ideal for players who prefer a two-handed backhand. Experience outstanding control and response on the court with this innovative paddle.
Official Vulcan product page →Cross-shopping? Most buyers weigh the V1100 16 against the ProXR Signature 16 — see them side by side, or browse every Vulcan paddle.
- Core
- 16 mm
- Weight
- 8.4 oz
- Swing wt
- 113
- Twist wt
- 6
- Shape
- elongated
- Surface
- T700 Raw Carbon Surface
- Grip
- 5.5 in
- Released
- 2024
Pros
- T700 raw carbon face under $70
- Elongated reach with a 5.5 in handle
- Heavy enough to hold up against pace
Cons
- 8.4 oz is heavy for slower hands
- Cosmetics and QC vary between runs
AI verdict — generated from measured specs
Last updated: July 2026
Should you buy the V1100 16?
The Vulcan V1100 16 scores 79.7/100 on our IQ index, built from all 15 Paddle DNA traits. Its signature is touch (92/100, 85th percentile of the database), backed by control at 91 and plow through at 82. The 16 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb core and T700 Raw Carbon Surface face at 8.4 oz put it in the placement-first — you win points by out-positioning people bracket.
Where it gives ground is pop (70) and sweet spot (73). With a 113 kg·cm² swing weight and a 5.5 in handle it suits beginner/intermediate/advanced players, two-handed backhands, balanced doubles play. Skip it if your contact point still moves around the face.
Closest paddles by DNA: ProXR Signature 16 ($70), JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 ($120), Babolat BALLR+ 16 ($120). If budget matters, the Rally Flare Graphite lands within 4 IQ points for $20 less. Overall: a reasonable pick in its price band rather than a category leader — buy it for the specific trait it wins on.
- Best for
- beginner/intermediate/advanced players, two-handed backhands, balanced doubles play
- Playing style
- placement-first — you win points by out-positioning people
- Avoid if
- your contact point still moves around the face
Community consensus
What other players say about the Vulcan V1100 16
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Who should buy the V1100 16?
- Former tennis players and two-handed backhands
- Soft-game specialists who reset and dink their way through rallies
- Topspin-heavy players rolling and dipping every ball
- Newer players wanting one paddle to grow into
- Power-first players who win points on raw put-away pace
AI paddle match
If you like the V1100 16, you'll probably like…
Each pick is the database's best answer to one specific question, ranked by how far it moves the needle versus the V1100 16.
- Better controlJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16Control 96 vs 91, touch 94 vs 92IQ 89.1 · $300
- More powerSelkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16Power 95 vs 78, pop 90 vs 70IQ 87.1 · $332.99
- Better valueVERSIX Strike 4FIQ 69.7 at $15 — $55 less than the V1100 16IQ 69.7 · $15
- Similar feelProXR Signature 16Closest DNA profile in the database to the V1100 16IQ 79.7 · $70
- More spinCRBN CRBN-2X SquareSpin 96 vs 90 off a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply faceIQ 87.3 · $229
- More forgivingSix Zero Quartz ControlForgiveness 91 vs 75, sweet spot 92 vs 73IQ 88 · $190
V1100 16 head-to-head comparisons
The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.
Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
Every trait normalised 0-100 against the full database, so these numbers mean the same thing on any paddle page. How we measure →
Key attributes
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the V1100 16
Our similarity engine ranks the whole database by average DNA deviation. Tighten or widen the band to see how far you have to travel to save money or gain a trait.
Paddle DNA™ match
Vulcan V1100 16
IQ 79.7 · $70
8 paddles within 5% of the V1100 16
Ranked by DNA deviation
Near-identical feel across all 15 traits
- +11 maneuverability-10 plow through-7 stability-7 swing weight
+11 maneuverability · -10 plow through
- +13 maneuverability-13 swing weight-12 plow through-3 power
+13 maneuverability · -13 swing weight · Higher IQ score (80.9 vs 79.7)
- -14 spin+9 power+6 sweet spot-6 softness
+9 power · -14 spin
- +19 maneuverability-18 plow through-16 swing weight-3 power
+19 maneuverability · -18 plow through · Higher IQ score (80.6 vs 79.7)
- +10 maneuverability-9 plow through-7 swing weight-6 stability
+10 maneuverability · -9 plow through
- -8 control+8 pop-7 touch-7 softness
+8 pop · -8 control
- -9 control+9 pop-8 softness+7 power
+9 pop · -9 control
Best alternatives to the V1100 16
Each pick beats the V1100 16 on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.
Similar paddles to the V1100 16
Closest matches by player level, hand weight and price — the paddles most players cross-shop against the Vulcan V1100 16.
- ProXR Signature 1687% match
- Player level
- beginner / intermediate
- Weight
- 8.4 oz(same as V1100 16)
- Price
- $70(same price)
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash82% match
- Player level
- beginner / intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 8 oz(-0.40 vs V1100 16)
- Price
- $74(+$4)
- ProXR Signature 1379% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced
- Weight
- 8.2 oz(-0.20 vs V1100 16)
- Price
- $70(same price)
- Franklin Signature 16 Composite75% match
- Player level
- beginner / intermediate
- Weight
- 8.1 oz(-0.30 vs V1100 16)
- Price
- $70(same price)
- V1100 16 vs Signature 16
- V1100 16 vs Prism Flash
- V1100 16 vs Signature 13
- V1100 16 vs Signature 16 Composite
Same playing profile (within 8% DNA)
ProXR Signature 1616 mm · elongated · 8.4 oz · SW 113$7080
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 1616 mm · elongated · 7.9 oz · SW 109$12078
Babolat BALLR+ 1616 mm · hybrid · 8.3 oz · SW 105$12081
Selkirk Omni Elongated 1616 mm · elongated · 8.25 oz · SW 112$30080- V1100 16 vs Signature 16
- V1100 16 vs Hyperion C2 CFS 16
- V1100 16 vs BALLR+ 16
- V1100 16 vs Omni Elongated 16
Want a different matchup? Compare any two paddles or browse the full paddle database.
Ranked in
V1100 16 — frequently asked questions
- Is the Vulcan V1100 16 good for beginners?
- Yes. Forgiveness measures 75/100 and the sweet spot 73/100, both high enough that off-centre contact still produces a playable ball. At $70 it is more paddle than most beginners need, but it will not hold you back.
- Is the Vulcan V1100 16 worth the price?
- At $70 it sits in the 5th percentile of the database for cost and the 23th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Rally Flare Graphite at $50 is the value alternative we point people to.
- How does the V1100 16 compare to the Signature 16?
- They are close on DNA. The V1100 16 reads power 78 / control 91 / spin 90 against 78 / 91 / 90 for the Signature 16, at $70 versus $70. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.
- Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?
- A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.
- Is the Vulcan V1100 16 approved for tournament play?
- Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. Vulcan submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact V1100 16 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.
- Does the V1100 16 have good spin?
- Spin measures 90/100 — the 49th percentile of our database — off a T700 Raw Carbon Surface face. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.
- Is the V1100 16 head heavy?
- Swing weight is 113 kg·cm² and twist weight 6. That is mid-range: balanced enough that most players will not describe it as head heavy. Static weight is 8.4 oz.
- Does the V1100 16 benefit from lead tape?
- Yes — at 113 kg·cm² there is room to add. Tape at 3 and 9 o'clock raises twist weight and stability with the smallest hit to hand speed; tape at 12 adds power and plow-through but slows the paddle noticeably. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.
- What is the best overgrip for the V1100 16?
- The stock handle is 5.5 in long with a 4.125 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.125 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.
- What should I replace the V1100 16 with when it wears out?
- Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another V1100 16; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 91) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 78).
- Who is the V1100 16 best for?
- Budget buyers who want a real carbon face. Skill levels we would put on it: beginner, intermediate, advanced. Handle length of 5.5 in supports a two-handed backhand.
- What shape and size is the V1100 16?
- elongated shape, 16.5 in long by 7.5 in wide, 16 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb core, T700 Raw Carbon Surface face, 8.4 oz. Released 2024.
- Is the V1100 16 good for two-handed backhands?
- Yes — the 5.5 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.
- How does PickleballLookup score the V1100 16?
- The IQ score of 79.7 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.
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Alex Zubarev
Founder, PickleballLookupAlex built the Paddle DNA™ database behind PickleballLookup — 15 normalized traits measured against every paddle in the catalog. Every page on this site is generated from that data and editorially reviewed before publication.
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