Viking HÅMMER C30 Platform Tennis Paddle

The Viking HÅMMER C30 is a premium, high-performance platform tennis paddle engineered for intermediate to advanced players who want the classic, commanding feel of the HÅMMER shape but require a more versatile, highly balanced all-court weapon. Sitting squarely between the ultra-firm C40 and the plush C22, the C30 acts as the ultimate "sweet spot" in the line. By pairing a mid-density core with the iconic 85 sq. in. frame geometry, it provides exceptional power on aggressive drives alongside the soft, tactile feedback needed for precise screen play.

Performance Profile

1. Balanced Power & Touch (9.0/10): The definitive feature of the C30. While it retains plenty of mass to drive balls cleanly through heavy winter air, the mid-density core allows the ball to pocket into the face just a fraction longer than the C40. This creates a predictable, highly controllable blend of driving speed and soft touch.
2. Stability & Control (9.5/10): Utilizing the classic HÅMMER frame layout, this paddle is exceptionally stable on impact. When blocking fast, incoming baseline drives at the net, the chassis resists twisting or fluttering, providing a perfectly reliable launch angle for your volleys.
3. Spin & Grit Production (9.5/10): Equipped with a Dual Grit Surface—featuring a larger, coarser grit localized in the center hitting zone and a finer grit near the edges—this paddle bites into the ball's rubber shell. Combined with Viking’s Concentric Variable Hole Pattern, you can effortlessly generate heavy, dipping topspin and severe under-spin cuts.
4. Comfort & Feel (Medium): The C30 Mid-Density Core serves as an effective shock absorber. It significantly dampens the harsh, bone-chilling vibrations typical of cold-weather play, offering a smooth, arm-friendly impact sensation that protects your wrist and elbow during long three-setters.

Best Suited For

1. All-Court League Competitors: Ideal for mid-to-high-tier players whose game relies on versatility—transitioning seamlessly from patient screen defense and deep lobbing to assertive net coverage.
2. Precision Attackers: Perfect for competitive players who want enough physical mass to hit a heavy overhead when given the opportunity, but refuse to sacrifice the plush sensory feedback required for delicate drop shots.

Pro Tip

The HÅMMER C30 features a highly elastic mid-density core that creates a beautiful "trampoline effect" when timed correctly. When you are pulled deep into the corners defending low, heavy balls off the wires, don't rush or take a massive, muscular tennis swing. Instead, rely on a compact, smooth, low-to-high guiding block—let the paddle's natural face elasticity and heavy grit texture smoothly launch high, deep defensive lobs to buy yourself time to recover your positioning.

Specifications

• Model Family: HÅMMER (Modern successor to the historic "OZ" platform line).
• Weight: ~375 grams / 13.2 oz (Highly balanced, competitive mid-weight).
• Core Density: C30 (Mid-Density EVA Foam for optimal ball-pocketing and control).
• Head Size / Surface Area: 85 sq. in. (Classic oversized shape maximizing the sweet spot).
• Beam Thickness: 19 mm.
• Overall Length: 18 inches.
• Handle Length: Standard length with a highly tapered, stable throat.
• Grip Size: 4 1/4" (Equipped with SuperSoft high-tack comfort grip).
• Stability Engineering: Carbon Fiber Stability System (CFS²) wrapped around the throat.
• Rim Enhancement: Integrated Carbon Mesh Perimeter Rim & Grit Guard.