Volair Shift EL 14mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.2 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel — a power option in a elongated shape.
Price: $189.99. Swing weight: 120. Twist weight: 6. Weight: 8.2 oz. Power: 57.2 MPH. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Above-average power at 57.2 MPH (76th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Solid pop at 37 MPH (81th percentile) for net exchanges
- Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
- Advanced / Tournament Players: Firepower Elite tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
- Power Players: 57.2 MPH drive speed (76th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 120 and 5.6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Volair
Shift EL 14mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.2 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel — a power option in a elongated shape.
Elongated14mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower ElitePower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
120
89th percentile
Twist Weight
6
40th percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
57.2 MPH
96th percentile
Pop
37 MPH
90th percentile
Balance
246mm
Grip Length
5.6"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.2 MPH (76th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 37 MPH (81th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Heavy swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Advanced / Tournament Players
Firepower Elite tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
Power Players
57.2 MPH drive speed (76th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Singles Players
Swing weight of 120 (81th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 120 and 5.6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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