Mach 1 Forza 16mm: Kyle Yates Edition vs. AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen

paddle imageMach 1 Forza 16mm: Kyle Yates Edition
paddle imageAMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen

Brand

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SelkirkSee all paddles

Price

$179.99|Volair Click for an updated price
$150|Selkirk Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.515.75

Width

7.58

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polypropylene Honeycomb, Foam WallsPolypropylene X5 Core

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon FiberFiberFlex Fiberglass

Weight (Low-High)

8.2 - 8.27.8 - 8.4

Handle Length

5.55.25

Handle Grip Circumference

4.154.25

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Volair

Volair

2022

Austin, TX

15 paddles

Volair is one of our favorite paddle brands

The Mach 1 FORZA is at a good price point for a thermoformed paddle. If you prefer elongated, they've got the Mach 2 FORZA. These feel like similar paddles to the Six Zero DBD. Both great paddles & at similar price points.

Compare all 15 Volair paddles
Selkirk

Selkirk

2014

Hayden, ID

37 paddles

Selkirk is one of our favorite paddle brands

While priced higher than other brands like VaticPro & SixZero, I think Selkirk does more to help grow the sport than most other brands. When purchasing from Selkirk Labs, you're investing in the R&D of paddle technology. If money is of no issue, the 006 is a great paddle.

Compare all 37 Selkirk paddles

FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Mach 1 Forza 16mm: Kyle Yates Edition is more expensive ($179.99) than AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen ($150).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Mach 1 Forza 16mm: Kyle Yates Edition and AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Mach 1 Forza 16mm: Kyle Yates Edition has a greater length (16.5 inches) than AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen (15.75 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen has a greater width (8 inches) than Mach 1 Forza 16mm: Kyle Yates Edition (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Mach 1 Forza 16mm: Kyle Yates Edition has a greater weight (8.2 oz) than AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen (8.1 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Mach 1 Forza 16mm: Kyle Yates Edition has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen (5.25 inches).

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