Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) experimental samples containing sparsely distributed chain branching were compared to commercial reference samples. The results showed a lower onset of shear thinning for the branched samples over the reference counterparts. The storage modulus of the branched samples at low frequency shows a significant increase for the low-molecular weight sample while the higher-molecular weight sample showed a moderate increase suggesting a strong contribution of chain branching. The branched PVDF samples exhibited a lower radius of gyration (R-G) and intrinsic viscosity than the commercial samples over the entire molecular weight range. NMR revealed the presence of tertiary carbons, suggesting that the branches are covalently bonded and not of a physical nature. Extensional viscosity data showed that the branched samples display a significant degree of strain hardening while the reference samples exhibit a small degree of strain hardening.