Vulcan V740HT MAX Review

This paddle delivers crisp 13mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Price: $249.99. Swing weight: 122. Twist weight: 5.96. Weight: 8.3 oz. Spin: 1600 RPM. Core: 13mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Hybrid.

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Vulcan

V740HT MAX

This paddle delivers crisp 13mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

$249.99

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Elongated13mm coreHybrid

Specs & Lab Data

Swing Weight
122
Twist Weight
5.96
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
13mm
Spin
1600 RPM
Balance
240mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"

Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 122 (89th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback

Cons

  • Limited spin at 1600 RPM (bottom 7%, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
  • Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
  • On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (89th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Singles Players

Swing weight of 122 (89th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 122 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

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