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Mach 1 Forza 14mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.1 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, top 4% spin (2332 RPM) — a power option in an elongated shape.

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Elongated14mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower SoftPower

USAP approved since May 17, 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
111
31st percentile
Twist Weight
6.08
34th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
54.1 MPH
7th percentile
Pop
35.7 MPH
32nd percentile
Spin
2332 RPM
High
Balance
239mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Outstanding spin at 2332 RPM — top 4% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 54.1 MPH (bottom 7%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power

Best For

Spin-Heavy Players

2332 RPM (top 4%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys

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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 Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.