Vulcan Chapter 01 Kyrgios - Elongated 16mm
Vulcan Chapter 01 Kyrgios - Elongated 16mm
T700 Tri-Laminate Raw Carbon Fiber Face — Aggressive texture for heavy topspin, sharp angles, and extended ball dwell
time
Dual-Density V-Foam Core — High-energy outer layer for power, responsive inner layer for touch. No break-in period.
Edge Guard Weight Guide System — Built in measurement markings for precise, symmetrical weight customization
Expanded Sweet Spot — 10 internal core orifices enlarge the effective hitting zone for forgiveness on off center shots
3 Engineered Shapes — Elongated, Hybrid, and Widebody options tuned for different play styles
UPA-A Approved — Tournament-ready and certified for competitive play
Core Thickness: 16mm
Average Weight: 8.1 oz
Weight Range: ± 0.2 oz
Paddle Width: Elongated: 7.5" / Hybrid: 7.35" / Widebody: 7.9"
Handle Length: Elongated: 5.75" / Hybrid & Widebody: 5.5"
Grip Circumference: 4.25"
Core Material: Dual-Density V-Foam
Face Material: T700 Tri-Laminate Raw Carbon Fiber
Edge Guard: Proprietary Weight Guide System
Certification: UPA-A Approved
Designed In: USA
Kyrgios — Elongated
Best for aggressive baseline players and tennis converts. Maximum reach and leverage for big swings.
Dark Matter — Hybrid
Best for all court doubles players who want power and control without compromise. The safest all around pick.
White Noise — Widebody
Best for players leveling up or anyone who wants maximum forgiveness. Largest sweet spot of the three.
Not sure? Tennis background → Elongated. Doubles player → Hybrid. Want the most forgiving option → Widebody.
6 Month Warranty
Every Chapter 01 paddle is
backed by a 6 Month limited warranty against manufacturing defects from the date of purchase. If something goes wrong that isn’t from normal wear and tear, we’ll make it right.
“I wanted a paddle that plays the way I compete, aggressive, explosive, and never safe. The Chapter 01 is exactly that.”
— Nick Kyrgios
The Chapter 01 started with a simple question: what would a paddle look like if it were designed by one of the most explosive athletes in racket sports?
Working directly with Nick Kyrgios, we engineered three shapes with a dual-density V-foam core, and a weight customization system that didn’t exist in pickleball before. Every detail from the dual-density V-Foam core to the edge guard weight guides was tested, rejected, and refined until Kyrgios signed off.
What's All The Hype About?
How Does Try Before You Buy Work
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1Choose your paddleSelect your paddle from our collection.
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2Try it on the courtTake it to the court for 14 days.
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3Keep it or returnKeep it if it performs. Return it if it doesn't.
Born From A Different Kind Of Athlete
Nick Kyrgios doesn't do things the conventional way, and he wasn't going to put his name on a conventional paddle. Every detail of the Chapter 01 was tested, rejected, and refined until it matched the power and intensity he brings from professional tennis. The result is a paddle built for players who'd rather make the highlight reel than play it safe.
Power That Doesn't Sacrifice Control
Two foams. Two jobs. The V-Foam core pairs a high energy outer core for explosive drives with a responsive inner core for soft touch and control at the net. Ten internal orifices expand the sweet spot so off center hits still feel clean. No break-in period, no core crush, no dead spots.
Spin That Bites
Three layers of T700 raw carbon fiber create an aggressively textured surface that grips the ball longer for heavy topspin, sharp angles, and precise placement. The tri-laminate construction adds torsional stiffness so the face stays stable through hard drives and fast hands at the kitchen.
Your Paddle, Dialed In
The Chapter 01 is the only paddle with built in edge guard weight guides. Place weight precisely and symmetrically using the measurement markings, no guesswork, no aftermarket tools. Dial in your balance and swing feel with total confidence, right out of the box.
How we build
The Series
Most paddles are assembled to a price and finished to a look. Consistency gets treated as a tolerance you accept, not one you hold.
A V-Foam 90 core. A tri-laminate raw carbon fiber face. And a dual-foam core — a dense foam ring around a softer foam center.
The dense ring holds shape under load and stabilizes contact toward the edges. The soft center adds dwell, and with it, power. Together they do one job: fewer mishits, a wider sweet spot, more power held in a build you can repeat. Nothing here is trademarked. We would rather describe it than brand it.
Every paddle in Chapter 01 holds the same spine. 16mm thickness. 8.1oz, plus or minus .2oz. V-Foam 90 core. 4.25in grip. Each one is UPA Pro Certified. The tolerance is the point: precision is not a claim we make, it is a range we hold.
Kyrgios Elongated
Elongated · UPA Pro Certified 003
Reach and leverage usually cost you a stable sweet spot. Players who drive the ball give up forgiveness to get length.
Elongated face moves mass toward the tip, extending reach and adding leverage through contact. The longest handle in the series at 5.75in supports the two-handed shot and adds swing weight where it counts. Built to Nick's spec.
16mm · 8.1oz (±.2oz) · V-Foam 90 core · 4.25in grip · 5.75in handle · Elongated · UPA Pro Certified
Dark Matter Hybrid
Hybrid · UPA Pro Certified 001
The choice between reach and forgiveness is usually forced. The hybrid is built to refuse it.
A shape set between the elongated and the wide body. It holds enough length for reach and enough face for a stable sweet spot. The middle option, engineered as a decision, not a compromise.
16mm · 8.1oz (±.2oz) · V-Foam 90 core · 4.25in grip · 5.5in handle · Hybrid · UPA Pro Certified
White Noise Wide Body
Wide · UPA Pro Certified 002
Off-center contact punishes most paddles. A wider body widens the margin for it.
The broadest face in the series. The largest sweet spot, the highest stability on off-center hits. This is where the dual-foam ring does its clearest work: forgiveness, without going soft on power.
16mm · 8.1oz (±.2oz) · V-Foam 90 core · 4.25in grip · 5.5in handle · Wide · UPA Pro Certified
- DMDanny M.Verified BuyerReviewingVulcan Chapter 01 Kyrgios - Elongated 16mmI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars4 weeks agoThe best paddle fromThe best company
I love Vulcan paddles. It has improved my game and people are always asking about my paddle!
- DMDanny M.Verified BuyerReviewingVulcan Chapter 01 White Noise - Widebody 16mmI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars4 days agoGreat product and company!
The best of the best in the pickleball world. Love this paddle
- TSTyler S.Verified BuyerReviewingVulcan Chapter 01 White Noise - Widebody 16mmI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks agoChapter 01
Love it!!
- AAAttix A.Verified BuyerReviewingVulcan Chapter 01 White Noise - Widebody 16mmI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars4 weeks agoWhite noise more like white power
This paddle was amazing! The power it generated and the angles it allowed you to hit were immaculate. Took my defense at the kitchen line to another level. Absolutely loved everything about it!
- JGJames G.Verified BuyerReviewingVulcan Chapter 01 Dark Matter - Hybrid 16mmI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoAmazing!
Very light, feels good with serving