Volair SHIFT WB 14mm Pickleball Paddle Review

Item: Volair SHIFT WB 14mm
Rating: 4
Author: Matt Khoury

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MATT'S VERDICT

The Widebody is the fastest and most forgiving option in the SHIFT lineup, with a swing weight that makes it feel quick in your hands during exchanges at the net. Pop shows up immediately on compact strokes: counters and speedups come off punchy without needing a big load.

GEN 4 · FOAM

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All measurements

Serve speed: 60.4 mph
Serve speed percentile: 54.7%
Serve speed z-score: 0.492
Punch volley speed: 39.2 mph
Punch volley speed percentile: 83.1%
Punch volley speed z-score: 0.864
Spin: 2289 rpm
Spin percentile: 75.7%
Spin z-score: 0.581
Swing weight: 105.5
Swing weight percentile: 4.8%
Swing weight z-score: -1.621
Twist weight: 7.2
Twist weight percentile: 90.8%
Twist weight z-score: 1.433
Static weight: 8.1 oz
Static weight percentile: 70.5%
Static weight z-score: 0.506
Balance point: 23.4 cm
Balance point percentile: 7.4%
Balance point z-score: -1.426
Surface roughness (Ra): 7.66 µm
Surface roughness (Ra) percentile: 64.4%
Surface roughness (Ra) z-score: 0.275
Firepower: 69/100
Control score: 67/100
Power rating: 4/5
Control rating: 4/5
Spin rating: 4/5
Pop rating: 5/5
Forgiveness rating: 5/5
Matt's star rating: 4/5
Balance offset from center: +3.4 cm
Core thickness: 14 mm
Shape: Widebody
Length: 15.75 in
Width: 8.125 in
Handle length: 5.45 in
Handle circumference: 4.125 in
Surface material: Carbon Fiber
Core material: Dual-Density Foam Core (EPP and EVA foam)
Surface texture: Peel Ply (Coarse)
Classification: Gen 4
Approval body: USA Pickleball
Punch volley rank: #50 of 517 measured paddles
Market comparison: 513 measured paddles across 9 metrics