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Paddle Comparison

Selkirk Project 006 vs Volair Mach 1 Forza

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Selkirk Project 006

Higher Swing Weight (power) (118.49 vs 117.27, +1.22)

Hand Speed

Volair Mach 1 Forza

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.49 vs 117.27)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Volair Mach 1 Forza

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.93 vs 6.37, +0.44)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Selkirk
Volair

Model

Project 006
Mach 1 Forza

Shape

Hybrid
Hybrid

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.8 oz
8.1 oz

Swing Weight

118.49
117.27

Twist Weight

5.93
6.37

Play Style

control

Retail Price

Discontinued
$119.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$107.99

Selkirk

Project 006

Discontinued

Volair

Mach 1 Forza

$107.99 (was $119.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Selkirk Project 006 if…

  • You want more power — SW 118.49 is 1.22 points higher.

Pick the Volair Mach 1 Forza if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (117.27 vs 118.49) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.37 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.

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