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Volair

Alto 16mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.1 MPH power — a versatile option.

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USAP approved since Sep 27, 2023

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
120
83rd percentile
Twist Weight
6.2
44th percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Power
55.1 MPH
16th percentile
Pop
34.8 MPH
11th percentile
Spin
1737 RPM
Balance
244mm
Grip Length
5.5"
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Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 120 (83rd percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Great value at $99.99 — cheaper than 94% of paddles (avg $195)

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 55.1 MPH (16th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (11th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Limited spin at 1737 RPM (12th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles

Best For

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 120 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

Budget-Conscious Buyers

At $99.99, it's cheaper than 94% of paddles (avg $195)

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Oct 11, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.