Mach 1 Forza Pickleball Paddle

Working out great. Nice balance of control and power.

Jackie

I bought myself a 14mm and 16mm. Quality wise was beyond what I expected. It is some very nice paddles. It gave me good control, spin and power all around. It doesn't disappoint at all.

This paddle in 14mm has been my favorite paddle for couple months now. However my favorite paddle by far is now the V.2.1F. 14mm Gen 3 build and 3 layers carbon. No fiber glass! This paddle is amazing. And I know, I own every paddle Volair makes plus about 9 other paddles from popular name brands. Volair beats them all out. Get it!

After about 3 months of playing pickleball, I switched from an $50 graphite paddle to the Volair Mach 1 Forza, and it was like unlocking super powers! I picked the Mach 1 for its power and spin, but I think I ended up gaining just as much control. Although I’ve played with many other paddles since then, the Mach 1 Forza remained my go-to for over 8 months. It’s just such a well-rounded paddle that can still push the power-game.

During the 8 months of intense usage -- 2 hours a day on average -- I had to repair the edge guard a number of times from scraping the ground or accidentally hitting other paddles, but the core remained solid. As most paddle experts will tell you, there is a break-in period that slightly changes the dynamics of a paddle, but even after nearly a year of abuse, there was no audible crackling or core-crushing. It’s a quality paddle.

Personally, I found that adding a bit of lead tape around the neck improved my stability and sweet spot without sacrificing much hand speed, but this thing is good out of the box. My father-in-law, who introduced me to the game, and my brother, who’s even crazier about pickleball than I am, both now use a Mach 1 Forza, and I couldn’t recommend it more.

I have been using the original Mach 1 14mm for about 10 months. Just received the Forza version and there was almost no transition. Just more spin and power, without sacrificing much of the feel. I play mostly 3.5 to 4.0 and deal with a lot of bangers!

Really enjoying this paddle. Great spin and great combination of power and control. This is my ninth paddle and my favorite to date. I previously played with both the Engage MX-6.0 elongated and a Selkirk labs 003 Invikta. Both of which I really liked. I would place this paddle slightly ahead of both of them. Ordering process was easy, shipping was quick, and the packaging with the touch up eraser and extra replacement grip were a nice touch. Looking forward to seeing the future development of Volair.

Love this paddle! I love the touch and power!! Leveled up my game 💪

This is the best all court paddle I used! I have both the 14mm and 16mm. I enjoy playing with them both.

16mm - This has the power and control that everyone needs. It has enough pop for fire fights at the kitchen. Regardless of the slight pop, I can still reset well with this paddle very well. This will give you a lot of confident driving and dropping. Dinks are great. I can talk about this paddle all day.

14mm - POWER AND POP!!!! I notice this instantly after a first few hits and return. After my first game, I notice this paddle still have very great control, even for a 14mm. The feedback is very crisp which I like. Driving with this paddle is insane. It just like to dip very hard due to the spin rate it generates. I enjoy playing singles and doubles with this paddle. Especially my singles matches. This is a fun paddle.

If I can give more than 5 stars for these paddles I would. Great job Volair!

The 14 mm Forza is by far the best paddle on the market for power and spin. The feel is uniform throughout the face and you get consistent, brutal power even if you hit the ball off center. Most power paddles, get their power through a heavier swingweight at the end of the paddle. The Forza does not do that. As a result, you can whip the paddle, not just drive the paddle. This is where it’s spin comes into play. The Forza produces nasty spin. Between the power and the whip, I can make the ball dip and dive at an incredible rate. Roll and flick volleys that would go out with other paddles stay in the court. I am a huge fan of the Forza, and it has helped me get on the podium in my last two out of three PPA tournaments at the senior pro level, including the national championships. If you want to bring a gun to a knife fight, buy the Forza!

Power, spin, and a bit of control. Solid construction, elongated handle, use full extras, and beautifully packaged. Worth every penny.

Great power but still with enough control to hit Great resets and drops!! Very happy, nice Gen 2 paddle

Drastically improved my game. Allowed me to hit shots that I couldn’t previously with other paddles. #andiamo

This paddle is fantastic. The feel, power, and sweet spot are awesome. It’s the best paddle I’ve played with. After playing with it I sold my Ben John’s Perseus paddle.

I've used my paddle for about 6 weeks and found it to be a superior paddle. I would compare the paddle to the crbn 1 paddle with just a little more control. Baseline attacks are more precise with good topspin to keep deep balls in the court. The face does get marked up much faster and easier, but the eraser reverses the ball particles if used routinely. Well-made paddle that will last and provide stability to your game.

Need more touch? It has it. Need more power? It has it. Need more spin? It has it.
Truly is a great all around paddle.

Mach 1 Forza Pickleball Paddle

arrived quickly, paddle plays very nicely

Customer service was remarkable. Would highly recommend!!!

It’s a great intermediate paddle. The edges are a little unforgiving for off center hits and its weight makes its hand speed a little slow at the kitchen, but those are minor grievances. It has great grit for putting spin on the ball, plenty of power for drives and out aways, and has a big sweet spot. My biggest issue is actually not involved with its play. The hot pink of the handle bled all over my other paddles and bag when I was driving home. The car was hot and humid and it the hot pink stained everything it touched. That is pretty damn frustrating.

I bought this new paddle to replace an identical paddle that I bought two years ago that developed a hole in the surface. I emailed [****] 6 months ago for help but never heard back. The new paddle is fine, just wish the customer support team was more responsive.