Volair Shift WB 14mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, rock-solid stability (top 7%) — a power option in a wide body shape.
Price: $189.99. Swing weight: 107. Twist weight: 7.21. Weight: 8.2 oz. Power: 56.8 MPH. Core: 14mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (74th percentile) for net exchanges
- Exceptional stability — 7.21 twist weight is top 7% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 12th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
Best For
- Advanced / Tournament Players: Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
- Doubles Specialists: Light swing weight (107, 12th percentile) with 36.8 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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Volair
Shift WB 14mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, rock-solid stability (top 7%) — a power option in a wide body shape.
Wide body14mm coreCarbonGen 4Firepower HighPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
107
10th percentile
Twist Weight
7.21
96th percentile
Weight
8.2 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
56.8 MPH
86th percentile
Pop
36.8 MPH
82th percentile
Balance
235mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (74th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Exceptional stability — 7.21 twist weight is top 7% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 12th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
Best For
Advanced / Tournament Players
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
Doubles Specialists
Light swing weight (107, 12th percentile) with 36.8 MPH pop for fast exchanges at the kitchen
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