Obsidian 13
GAMMA · Hybrid
- Power
- 7 out of 10
- Control
- 8 out of 10
- Spin
- 8 out of 10
- Sweet spot
- 7 out of 10
Vulcan · $90
Vulcan V560 Power
A solid clearance buy — just don't expect the 'Power' name to deliver fireworks.
Discontinued. Vulcan no longer makes this paddle. You may still find it used or on clearance.
Our take
Despite the name, even reviewers found it less explosive than expected. But at clearance pricing it's a reputable-brand step-up that won't embarrass you.
- Best forBargain hunters who want a reputable-brand step-up paddle.
- The catchNot as hot as the 'Power' badge implies. Some community build-quality criticism exists.
Scores
Out of 10.
How it plays
- PowerSpicy
- 7 out of 10
- ControlSpicy
- 7 out of 10
- SpinSneaky good
- 6 out of 10
- Sweet spotSpicy
- 7 out of 10
For you
- Pop-up safetySneaky good
- 6 out of 10
- Arm comfortGreat
- 8 out of 10
- Beginner-safeSneaky good
- 6 out of 10
- ValueCertified menace
- 9 out of 10
Scores synthesized from limited independent coverage as of mid-2026 — treat as directional. We keep refining them as real Noobs log court time.
Specs
- ElongatedMore reach and power, smaller sweet spot
- 8.2–8.6 ozmore to swing, steadier through the ball
- 5.5" handleroom for two hands
- 13mm corethinner: more pop
- Honeycomb coreThe usual build: crisp, and quieter when thick
- Carbon facemore spin, you make the power
- $90typical price
- USA Pickleball approvedfine for tournaments
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