Coolest Pickleball Paddles
Testing & Rating By Product Experts
With nearly five million players in the U.S. alone, you too may be tempted to give the sport a try, in which case you’ll only need a paddle to get started. And while there isn’t one paddle that’s perfect for every player, the best pickleball paddles will help you enjoy (and improve upon) every match.
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Short Courts Pickleball Paddle
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| Price *$125.00 | Sold ByShort Court Sports |
84
Overall Score
The Short Court paddle offers superior spin with the carbon fiber textured surface as well as excellent grab time. This paddle offers a catchy pop when hitting the ball with a large sweet spot. Overall this is a great option for anyone that is looking for a lightweight option with lots of power and spin.
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Pros
LightweightGood for spin
Cons
Expensive
Pikninja Assassin Pro 2.0 Pickleball Paddle
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| Price *$99.95 | Sold ByPikninja |
90
Overall Score
Glass fiber composite surface for extreme spin, durability and control. Extra grit infused in the surface helps facilitate extra spin most players desire. The honeycomb polymer has a generous sweet spot.
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Pros
USAPA approved6 month warrantyLonger handle is great for double handed backhandGood Power and control
Cons
Must file warranty registration within 30 days of the purchase dateNot all prefer a longer handle
Engage Trident Pickleball Paddle
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| Price *$89.99 | Sold ByEngage |
87
Overall Score
Features a 5 layer GripTek skin, larger sweet spot, maximum USAPA grit allowed, balanced, soft feel from the polymer 'Control Pro 3' core (with vibration dampening), optimized to meet stringent community noise requirements.
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Pros
USAPA approvedMax roughness allowed by USAPABalancedGood grip circumference for smaller handsVibration dampeningLimited lifetime warranty
Cons
If not purchased directly from the manufacturer, you must register the product within 30 days of purchase for warrantyPricy for a beginner paddle
Big Dill Original Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
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| Price *$89.99 | Sold ByBig Dill | Shop Website |
86
Overall Score
Are you sick of dull paddles? With amazing designs that make you smile every time you play a game, this business brought the fun factor into functionality. But fear not—the paddles are balanced and adaptable to suit a wide range of players.
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Pros
Limited lifetime warrantyUSAPA approvedCover includedUSA based company
Cons
30 day return period if unusedFace is smooth (non textured)States the paddle is for all playing levels, but it is best for beginners to intermediate
Play Nettie Pro Control/Power Pickleball Paddle
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| Price *$79.99 | Sold ByNettie | Shop Website |
84
Overall Score
We can state with confidence that the Play Nettie Pro paddle is a game-changer in the pickleball world after using it extensively. While the pro-control utilizes 3k twill carbon fiber, the pro-power uses 18k twilled raw carbon fiber. This is the most advanced surface material technology available for pickleball paddles.
The premium carbon fiber surface is the toughest available. Their pro power paddle, which is marginally thinner but still offers more pop and power, is my personal favorite. All things considered, the handle is smooth, the design is quite clean, and the performance is on par with paddles in the same price range.
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Pros
USAPA ApprovedOption to purchase as a set of 2 (paddles, balls and headbands)Gift box for the set make a wonderful gift presentationComfortable grip
Cons
Expensive
Paddletek Phoenix G6 Pickleball Paddle
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| Price *$69.99 | Sold ByPaddletek | Shop Amazon |
87
Overall Score
Light enough for kitchen exchanges yet powerful enough to drive the ball across the court, the Phoenix G6 boasts a large sweet spot along with better accuracy, forgiveness and control. Our PolyCore interior combines with an embedded graphite layer to dampen vibration and sound for more comfortable play. Manufactured in the USA.
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Pros
Large sweet spotUSAPA approved1 year warrantyTexture allows for good spin
Cons
To activate coverage, customers must register their paddles within 14 days of purchase at paddletek.com
Swinton Hero Breeze Pickleball Paddle
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| Price *$69.00 | Sold BySwinton | Shop Amazon |
80
Overall Score
We were drawn to the Swinton Hero Pickleball Paddle's distinctive features and patterns when we recently came across it. The premium graphite carbon blended face of the Swinton Hero paddle is paired with a conventional polypropylene core. For the best ball control, it is lightweight and perfectly balanced. It has a padded synthetic grip and a black edge guard. A fantastic paddle for beginning to advanced players is the Hero.
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Affordable beginner paddleUSAPA approved
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Written by
Kris Maine