
Vulcan brings Nick Kyrgios to pickleball with advanced paddle lineup
Vulcan Pickleball, recently acquired by Stack Athletics, launched a new collection of tour-level pickleball paddles – Vulcan CHPT01.
Among them is a model developed in collaboration with one of the most engaging and influential athletes in modern racket sports: Nick Kyrgios.
Vulcan has entered a phase focused on elite performance, modern design, and cultural relevance beyond the baseline, and this all new paddle collection reflects that shift.
Designed for high-level play, each model in the lineup emphasizes power-to-control balance, optimized weight distribution, and a feel tailored for aggressive, modern play styles.
Dark Matter: Hybrid Body
Balanced power-to-control with optimized weight distribution and a responsive, all-court feel for aggressive modern play.
Expanded sweet spot and enhanced stability for confident touch, resets, and controlled placement under pressure.
Developed in collaboration with Nick Kyrgios, this elongated design delivers extended reach, explosive power, and sharp, unapologetic feedback.
“I didn’t want to put my name on just any paddle. This one is built to play aggressively. Big pop when you go for it, real control when points get tight, and a feel that lets you create instead of just reacting,” said Kyrgios. “Light, quick, and dangerous at the net. Exactly how I play.”
The new Vulcan CHPT01 collection will be available exclusively at Picklr locations and thepicklrstore.com from March 11-17, giving Picklr members and non-members alike the ability to try and buy the paddle before it’s for sale anywhere else.
The full collection is also available for pre-order on VulcanPickleball.com and will start shipping March 18.
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