Pickle Poppers Pop N Pink vs Volair Shift WB 14mm
The Pickle Poppers Pop N Pink and Volair Shift WB 14mm differ most on power and forgiveness. Both are scored by the same formula from published specs, so the comparison is like for like — but neither has been physically measured by us.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $169.99▲ | $189.99 |
| PowerDerived | 86▲ | 75 |
| ControlDerived | 53 | 59▲ |
| SpinDerived | 89 | 89 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 85▲ | 75 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 100 | 47 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 16 mm | 14 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Foam-injected polymer | Foam-injected polymer |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Widebody | Widebody |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 15.9" | 15.9" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 8" | 8" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.25" | 5.5"▲ |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 214.7 oz | 8.19 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 21.4 cm | 21.7 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Power
- Pickle Poppers Pop N Pink scores 86 against 75 — 11 points of more pace on drives and put-aways.
- Forgiveness
- Pickle Poppers Pop N Pink scores 85 against 75 — 10 points of a larger usable sweet spot.
- Core thickness
- 16mm against 14mm. The thicker core dwells on the ball longer; the thinner one rebounds harder.
- Handle
- Volair Shift WB 14mm has the longer handle at 5.5" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
- Price
- Pickle Poppers Pop N Pink is $20 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Pickle Poppers Pop N Pink
- You want power (86/100)
- You want forgiveness (85/100)
- Budget matters — it's $20 less
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