Vulcan launches CHPT01 tour-level series featuring Kyrgios, Dark Matter, White Noise

Vulcan Pickleball launched the CHPT01 paddle series on March 3, 2026, unveiling three tour-level models: the Kyrgios elongated pro model, the Dark Matter hybrid, and the White Noise wide-body. Coverage notes Vulcan is now part of Stack Athletics, a corporate context the brand and outlets cited while presenting the CHPT01 as a push toward elite performance and contemporary design.

Vulcan’s product pages list the line’s core and face technology in technical detail. VulcanPickleball.com describes a “Dual-density V-Foam™ core that produces effortless power, stability, and durability” and a “Tri-laminate, unidirectional carbon fiber face generates maximum spin.” The site also advertises a “Proprietary tri-layer T700 raw carbon fiber construction” that it says “delivers elite-level spin generation through an aggressively textured surface” and extends ball dwell time to produce “explosive pop” and a raw-carbon “bite.”

The CHPT01 models are built around three head geometries and specific playing intents. Vulcan labels the Kyrgios model as “Kyrgios - Elongated,” designed for “extended reach and maximum leverage for aggressive baseline players.” Dark Matter is presented as “Dark Matter - Hybrid,” engineered for “balanced power-to-control with optimized weight distribution and a responsive, all-court feel.” White Noise appears as “White Noise - Wide,” with an “expanded sweet spot and enhanced stability for confident touch, resets, and controlled placement under pressure,” according to Vulcan’s product copy.

Nick Kyrgios is credited as a collaborator on the Kyrgios elongated model, and his commentary appears in coverage. Kyrgios said, “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. Light, quick, and dangerous at the net. Exactly how I play.” That quotation was published alongside product coverage.

Commerce and sampling windows are specific: Picklr locations and thepicklrstore.com will host an exclusive test-and-buy period from March 11–17, 2026, after which wider distribution follows. VulcanPickleball.com opened pre-orders for the full lineup, with pre-orders scheduled to begin shipping March 18, 2026. Vulcan’s official site lists a 6-month limited core warranty, free shipping on orders over $200, and free 30 day returns as purchase terms.

Vulcan positions CHPT01 as “Ideal for aggressive, intermediate-to-advanced players who take control of every inch of the court,” but the company and coverage did not publish MSRP or suggested retail prices. Social promotion amplified the launch: an Instagram post cited in coverage read, “Vulcan CHPT01 is here. Tour-level design. Modern edge. Three paddles, each built for your style of play. Wait, a Nick Kyrgios pro model paddle?”

The launch arrives as Vulcan reintroduces itself under Stack Athletics ownership and as the brand emphasizes tour-level construction and customizable balance via proprietary edge guard weight guides. The CHPT01 rollout pins test access to Picklr the week of March 11 and shipping from March 18, leaving price points and any public Kyrgios tour usage to be confirmed in follow-up announcements.