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The best pickleball paddles of 2026

The best pickleball paddle of 2026 is the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, because it scored 94 out of 100 for power and 95 for spin, which only three other paddles I've tested match, for $199.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL. The best elongated is the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue, right behind it.

These are the 10 best all-around paddles you can buy right now, in the order I'd recommend them. Every one of them holds up on all five of my scores, so none of them has a real weak spot, and that's what I mean by all-around. Each card tells you who the paddle is for and who should skip it.

By Steven Shipler · Updated October 22, 2026 · Stock and prices checked October 14, 2026Most of these paddles were sent to me free by the brands. I earn a commission when you buy through my links or codes. It never changes a rank. How I test

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No. 1 · Best all-around paddle11SIX24 Ultré Power 2$199.99 with my code

The top five

Updated October 22, 2026
  1. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 16mm1Best all-around paddleUltré Power 2$199.99with my code
  2. Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue 16mm2Best all-around elongatedJ6CR Crystal Blue$175.50with my code
  3. Selkirk Boomstik Elongated 16mm3All-out power and popBoomstik Elongated$333+ $40 gift card
  4. Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue 16mm4Most control of the hybridsJ2CR Crystal Blue$175.50with my code
  5. Selkirk OMNI Elongated 16mm5More control than the BoomstikOMNI Elongated$300+ $40 gift card
  1. 4J2CR Crystal BlueMost control of the hybrids$175.50
  2. 5OMNI ElongatedMore control than the Boomstik$300

All 10 at a glance

Ranked by how much of its own shape each paddle beats, averaged over its five scores. Tap a pick to jump to it.

Want more spin? The Volair CMD Hybrid is No. 6 for spin.

UPA-A only Approved for UPA-A events such as the PPA Tour, but not on USA Pickleball's list, so not for USA Pickleball tournaments. Fine for rec play.

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  1. 1

    Best all-around paddle

    11SIX24 Ultré Power 2

    Hybrid16mmreleased June 2026UPA-A only

    $199.99with my code$209.99

    Get it at 11SIX24

    Code STSPICKLEBALL takes $10 off, and my link applies it. How the 11SIX24 code works

    • S94Power
    • A89Pop
    • S95Spin
    • B76Sweet spot
    • C58Control

    Score out of 100Rank among hybrids you can buy

    1. S942nd
    2. A89tied 5th
    3. S955th
    4. B76tied 17th
    5. C58tied 45th

    Why it's here and who it's for

    This is the paddle I'd recommend to the most players right now. The Ultré Power 2 scored 94 out of 100 for power and 95 for spin, and it's one of only four paddles I've tested that score 90 or higher on both power and spin. Only one other hybrid I've tested does it, the Vapor Power 2, sixth on this list, and the Ultré beats it on both. The other two, the Luzz Inferno2 M1 and the RPM Q2 Elongated, have far less control. 11SIX24 put it out in June 2026 as the newest shape in its Power 2 line, and it's steadier on mishits than the Vapor Power 2. It's moderately firm and crisp, and it's poppy off short strokes, so soft shots need a light touch.

    Skip it if your resets and drops still pop up, because its control score of 58 is the second lowest on this list.

    Why No. 1

    It's No. 1 by a hair. On the average of my five scores, it's tied with the J6CR Crystal Blue right below it, 82.4 to 82.6 out of 100. The Ultré gets the top spot because it hits clearly harder, with a little more pop and a little bigger sweet spot. The J6CR spins a little more and has clearly more control, for $24.49 less. The Ultré is $199.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL.

    Full reviewCompare with No. 2Does it beat your paddle?

  2. 2

    Best all-around elongated

    Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue

    Elongated16mmreleased May 2026UPA-A only

    $175.50with my code$195

    Get it at Honolulu

    Code STS10 takes 10% off, and my link applies it. How the Honolulu code works

    • A87Power
    • A85Pop
    • S100Spin
    • B72Sweet spot
    • B69Control

    Score out of 100Rank among elongateds you can buy

    1. A87tied 18th
    2. A85tied 17th
    3. S100best
    4. B723rd
    5. B6914th

    Why it's here and who it's for

    This is the best all-around elongated I've tested, and elongated is the hardest shape to make work as an all-around paddle. Only two elongateds I've tested have a bigger sweet spot. The J6CR also keeps a control score of 69 out of 100 with a power score of 87, and the average elongated with that much power only scores 25 for control. The J6CR's spin is near the top of all the paddles I've tested too, and that spin lasts, because in my wear test, Honolulu's Crystal Blue lost about 1% of its spin over 75 games. It's a bit stiffer than the raw carbon J6CR, but it's still more plush than most durable grit paddles, and it's quick for an elongated.

    Skip it if you play USA Pickleball sanctioned events, because UPA-A is the only approval it has, so you can't use it there.

    Honolulu sells it in numbered pre-order batches, and on October 14, 2026, batch 12 was sold out and batch 13 was set to ship November 13, 2026.

    Why No. 2

    It sits behind the Ultré Power 2 because the Ultré hits clearly harder, even though the J6CR spins a little more and has clearly more control. Next to the Boomstik Elongated right below it, the J6CR spins far more and has clearly more control, with about the same sweet spot, for $157.50 less. The Boomstik hits clearly harder, so it's the one for players who want the bigger hitter, but for an all-around elongated I'd take the J6CR, at $175.50 with code STS10.

    Full reviewCompare with No. 3Does it beat your paddle?

  3. 3

    All-out power and pop

    Selkirk Boomstik Elongated

    Elongated16mmUSA Pickleballreleased August 2025

    $333plus a $40 gift card with my code

    Get it at Selkirk

    Code INF-STSPICKLEBALL adds a $40 gift card, the most Selkirk gives on an order this size, and my link applies it. How the Selkirk code works

    • S97Power
    • S99Pop
    • B78Spin
    • B74Sweet spot
    • C56Control

    Score out of 100Rank among elongateds you can buy

    1. S973rd
    2. S992nd
    3. B78tied 21st
    4. B74best
    5. C56tied 26th

    Why it's here and who it's for

    The Boomstik Elongated scored 97 out of 100 for power and 99 for pop, and it's one of only six paddles I've tested that score 90 or higher on both power and pop. Only one other elongated I've tested does it, and the Boomstik beats that one on both power and pop, even though the Boomstik came out in August 2025. Its sweet spot of 74 out of 100 is also the biggest of any elongated I've tested. It's firm and stiff for a foam paddle, with that loud, boomy sound the Boomstik is known for, and it plays the same from your first game, with no break-in.

    Skip it if your dinks and resets still pop up, because its control score of 56 is the lowest on this list.

    On October 14, 2026, Selkirk had it in stock in Canyon Clay and Calypso, and the Black was sold out.

    Why No. 3

    Next to the Ultré Power 2, the Boomstik has clearly more pop, with about the same power, sweet spot and control. The Ultré spins more and costs $133.01 less, but it's UPA-A only, and the Boomstik is USA Pickleball approved with a lifetime warranty. It's $333. Selkirk's code INF-STSPICKLEBALL adds a Selkirk gift card instead of lowering the price.

    Full reviewCompare with No. 4Does it beat your paddle?

  4. 4

    Most control of the hybrids

    Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue

    Hybrid16mmreleased April 2026UPA-A only

    $175.50with my code$195

    Get it at Honolulu

    Code STS10 takes 10% off, and my link applies it. How the Honolulu code works

    • A81Power
    • S91Pop
    • S94Spin
    • A84Sweet spot
    • B75Control

    Score out of 100Rank among hybrids you can buy

    1. A8117th
    2. S912nd
    3. S946th
    4. A84tied 2nd
    5. B75tied 18th

    Why it's here and who it's for

    If you want a paddle with no real weak spot, this is the one I'd get. Only seven paddles I've tested score 75 or higher out of 100 on all five of my scores, and the J2CR Crystal Blue is one of them, along with the Loco Standard, eighth on this list. The J2CR also spins really well, since only nine paddles I've tested spin more than its 2,375 RPM. The Crystal Blue coating makes it a bit stiffer than the raw carbon J2CR, but it's still more plush than most durable grit paddles, and it's really quick in the hands. If you hit a two-handed backhand, the J2CR Long Handle Crystal Blue costs the same and has a 6 inch handle.

    Skip it if you want easy power on your drives, because its power score of 81 is the third lowest on this list.

    Why No. 4

    It sits behind the Boomstik Elongated because the Boomstik hits clearly harder. Next to the OMNI Elongated below it, the J2CR has clearly more pop, a clearly bigger sweet spot and a little more control, with about the same spin, for $124.50 less. The J2CR is $175.50 with code STS10.

    Full reviewCompare with No. 5Does it beat your paddle?

  5. 5

    More control than the Boomstik

    Selkirk OMNI Elongated

    Elongated16mmUSA Pickleball and UPA-Areleased June 2026

    $300plus a $40 gift card with my code

    Get it at Selkirk

    Code INF-STSPICKLEBALL adds a $40 gift card, the most Selkirk gives on an order this size, and my link applies it. How the Selkirk code works

    • B79Power
    • B79Pop
    • A88Spin
    • B69Sweet spot
    • B68Control

    Score out of 100Rank among elongateds you can buy

    1. B79tied 43rd
    2. B79tied 29th
    3. A88tied 7th
    4. B69tied 7th
    5. B68tied 15th

    Why it's here and who it's for

    Its twist weight of 7.02 is the highest of any elongated I've tested, so the face holds steady when you miss the center. Its control score of 68 is far above the 45 an average elongated scores for control. It plays like a toned-down Boomstik. It's stiff and hollow with the stock clip weights, a step softer than the Boomstik, and it has far less pop, so your resets come easier. It swings heavy as it comes, but you can move the clips by hand to lighten it. Owners have reported it's one paddle they can reset, dink and drive with.

    Skip it if you want pop at the net, because its pop score of 79 is the lowest on this list.

    Why No. 5

    The Vapor Power 2 below it hits clearly harder and costs $100.01 less, with about the same spin and control. The OMNI ranks ahead because it's approved by both USA Pickleball and UPA-A, with a lifetime warranty, while the Vapor is UPA-A only. The OMNI is $300. Selkirk's code INF-STSPICKLEBALL adds a Selkirk gift card instead of lowering the price.

    Full reviewCompare with No. 6Does it beat your paddle?

  6. 6

    Power 2 pace, lighter swing

    11SIX24 Vapor Power 2

    Hybrid16mmreleased February 2026UPA-A only

    $199.99with my code$209.99

    Get it at 11SIX24

    Code STSPICKLEBALL takes $10 off, and my link applies it. How the 11SIX24 code works

    • S91Power
    • A87Pop
    • S92Spin
    • B78Sweet spot
    • B65Control

    Score out of 100Rank among hybrids you can buy

    1. S91tied 3rd
    2. A87tied 9th
    3. S927th
    4. B78tied 13th
    5. B6538th

    Why it's here and who it's for

    This is the power hybrid for players who win with fast hands, and it's $199.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL. The Vapor Power 2 scored 91 out of 100 for power, and only four hybrids I've tested hit harder, including the Ultré Power 2 and the Zen S+, which are both on this list. The Vapor Power 2 also measured 2,374 RPM, which is far more spin than the average hybrid. It swings light for a power hybrid, so counters, speed-ups, flicks and rolls are its strengths. It's moderately firm with some give, which makes it softer than a Loco or a Boomstik, but the pop is above average, so soft shots need a little touch.

    Skip it if you play in USA Pickleball sanctioned events, since you can't use a UPA-A only paddle there.

    Why No. 6

    The Zen S+ below it has a little more power, pop, sweet spot and control, with about the same spin, for $30 less, and it's USA Pickleball approved. The Vapor stays ahead because its 11SIX24 HexGrit face held up as well as Honolulu's Crystal Blue in my wear test, and it's in stock, while the Zen is sold in pre-order batches.

    Full reviewCompare with No. 7Does it beat your paddle?

  7. 7

    Most power I've tested

    Pickleball Apes Zen S+

    Hybrid16mmUSA Pickleballreleased July 2026

    $169.99with my code$188.88

    Get it at Pickleball Apes

    Code STSPICKLEBALL takes 10% off, and my link applies it.

    • S100Power
    • S92Pop
    • A87Spin
    • A85Sweet spot
    • B71Control

    Score out of 100Rank among hybrids you can buy

    1. S100best
    2. S92best
    3. A8711th
    4. A85best
    5. B71tied 28th

    Why it's here and who it's for

    No paddle I've tested hits harder than the Zen S+, which scored 100 out of 100 for power. It also has the most pop and the biggest sweet spot of any hybrid I've tested, and it swings lighter than anything else on this list, so it's really fast at the kitchen. It leans soft for a hollow power paddle, softer than the 11SIX24 Power 2 paddles here, and the sound is deep and loud in a way some players won't like. On dinks, nothing jumps off the face, so you add a little stroke, and your resets stay low, but you have to push them instead of just blocking. It's $169.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL.

    Skip it if you want a paddle that plays right from your first game, or if you like to block your resets instead of pushing them.

    Pickleball Apes sells it in pre-order batches, and on October 14, 2026, Batch 5 was taking orders with no ship date shown.

    Why No. 7

    It sits below the Vapor Power 2 mostly because its soft game takes some getting used to. Next to the Loco Standard below it, the Zen has far more power and clearly more pop, while the Loco has a clearly bigger sweet spot and a little more control for $35.66 less.

    Full reviewCompare with No. 8Does it beat your paddle?

  8. 8

    Most control, lowest price

    Bread & Butter Loco Standard

    Widebody16mmUSA Pickleballreleased August 2025

    $134.33with my code$149.25

    Get it at Bread & Butter

    Code STSPICKLEBALL takes 10% off, and my link applies it. How the Bread & Butter code works

    • B77Power
    • A82Pop
    • B77Spin
    • S95Sweet spot
    • B79Control

    Score out of 100Rank among widebodies you can buy

    1. B77tied 13th
    2. A8218th
    3. B77tied 12th
    4. S954th
    5. B79tied 13th

    Why it's here and who it's for

    This is the cheapest paddle on this list, at $134.33 with code STSPICKLEBALL, and it has the most control here. The Loco Standard scored 79 out of 100 for control and 95 for sweet spot, and only four paddles I've tested have a bigger sweet spot. It's still a real power paddle, with clearly more power than the average widebody. It's firm and dense for a foam paddle, firmer than Honolulu's NF line, and it has plenty of pop at the kitchen, a step below the Boomstik. Owners have reported it gave them power with control, and that their resets got better.

    Skip it if you want big pace or you hit a two-handed backhand, because its power score of 77 is the lowest on this list and its 5.3 inch handle is tight for two hands.

    Only the Black was in stock at Bread & Butter on October 14, 2026. On October 20, 2026, Bread & Butter had the Loco 2 Elongated and the Loco 2 Hybrid on pre-order, expected to start shipping November 11, 2026.

    Why No. 8

    It sits below the Zen S+ because the Zen hits far harder. Next to the Pegasus Power 2 below it, the Loco has a little more control and it's USA Pickleball approved, for $65.66 less, though the Pegasus hits clearly harder, with a little bigger sweet spot and a little more spin.

    Full reviewCompare with No. 9Does it beat your paddle?

  9. 9

    Biggest sweet spot I've tested

    11SIX24 Pegasus Power 2

    Widebody16mmreleased March 2026UPA-A only

    $199.99with my code$209.99

    Get it at 11SIX24

    Code STSPICKLEBALL takes $10 off, and my link applies it. How the 11SIX24 code works

    • A89Power
    • S95Pop
    • S90Spin
    • S100Sweet spot
    • B72Control

    Score out of 100Rank among widebodies you can buy

    1. A894th
    2. S953rd
    3. S90tied 4th
    4. S100best
    5. B72tied 30th

    Why it's here and who it's for

    If you want the most forgiving paddle on this list and you don't need USA Pickleball approval, this is it. The Pegasus Power 2 scored 100 out of 100 for sweet spot, the biggest of any paddle I've tested, and it's one of only two paddles I've tested that score 90 or more for pop, spin and sweet spot at the same time. It still hits like a power paddle, because only four widebodies I've tested hit harder. It's moderately firm, but not as stiff as a Bread & Butter Loco, and the pace tracks your swing without any twitchy pop. Owners have reported easy power with control and spin in one paddle.

    Skip it if you play USA Pickleball sanctioned events, because it's approved by UPA-A only.

    Why No. 9

    It's ninth, right above the Barrage 4. On my numbers, the Pegasus has a far bigger sweet spot, clearly more control, a little more pop and more spin than the Barrage for $7 less, with about the same power. It's approved by UPA-A only, so if you play USA Pickleball sanctioned events, the Barrage below it is approved by both. It's $199.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL.

    Full reviewCompare with No. 10Does it beat your paddle?

  10. 10

    Dense feel, light swing

    CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4

    Hybrid14mmUSA Pickleball and UPA-Areleased March 2026

    $206.99with my code$229.99

    Get it at CRBN

    Code STSPICKLEBALL takes 10% off, and my link applies it. How the CRBN code works

    • A87Power
    • A86Pop
    • B70Spin
    • B75Sweet spot
    • C62Control

    Score out of 100Rank among hybrids you can buy

    1. A87tied 8th
    2. A86tied 13th
    3. B70tied 34th
    4. B75tied 20th
    5. C6241st

    Why it's here and who it's for

    This one is on the list for its feel. Most of the other paddles here lean hollow, and the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4 is dense and solid instead, with a sharp crack on hard hits and a muted sound on soft ones. It scored 87 out of 100 for power and 86 for pop with a swing weight of 106.2, and only three hybrids I've tested swing lighter, so it's fast in hands battles once you have the face angle dialed in. It's not as stiff as a Loco or a Boomstik, and the ball goes where the face points, though the sweet spot drops off toward the edges. It's also the only 14mm pick.

    Skip it if spin matters to you, because its 2,264 RPM is the least on this list.

    On October 14, 2026, CRBN had it on a store-wide sale at $229.99, down from $279.99.

    Why No. 10

    It's tenth, right below the Pegasus Power 2, which beats it on sweet spot, control, pop and spin and costs $7 less. The Barrage is here for that dense, solid feel, and because it's approved by both USA Pickleball and UPA-A, while the Pegasus is approved by UPA-A only. It's $206.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL.

    Full reviewDoes it beat your paddle?

How I picked them

Four rules decide which paddles make the list and in what order. The ranking number is the one you can check yourself.

The ranking number, worked out for No. 111SIX24 Ultré Power 2

For each score, the share of hybrids I've tested that it beats:

  1. Power97%
  2. Pop89%
  3. Spin92%
  4. Sweet spot69%
  5. Control21%

Average of the five73%

The highest average on the list ranks first. Comparing within the shape keeps a widebody's bigger sweet spot from burying every elongated paddle.

  1. 1

    Every score here comes from my own testing, and I run every paddle through the same tests.

  2. 2

    No glaring weakness, $100 and up

    Every pick scores 50 or more out of 100 for power, pop, spin, sweet spot and control, which is C tier or better on all five.

  3. 3

    Every pick costs $100 or more with my code, and cheaper paddles compete on my under $100 list instead.

  4. 4

    Prices and stock are what each brand's own store showed on October 14, 2026, with my code.

How I test every paddle

How to choose an all-around paddle

Every pick here has all five scores at 50 or more out of 100, and only about a third of the paddles I've tested do that. For the ones that miss, control is what knocks out the most, since 71 of them score under 50 for control. That's because more power usually costs you control. The 43 paddles I've tested with a power score of 85 or more have an average control score of 43, and the ones with power under 70 have an average control score of 72. So if your soft game is still coming together, start with the Loco Standard, the J2CR Crystal Blue and the Pegasus Power 2, which have the most control here.

Shape makes a big difference too. I've tested more elongateds than any other shape, but only 20 of them clear that bar, against 40 hybrids and 32 widebodies, and that's mostly because about half the elongateds I've tested score under 50 for control. That's why only 3 of my 10 picks are elongateds, and it's a big part of why the J6CR Crystal Blue is my top pick, because it clears that bar in the hardest shape. If you're not sure which shape you want, a hybrid is the middle ground, and half of these picks are hybrids.

For spin, look at the face first. Paddles I've tested with a grit face have an average 2,341 RPM, and the ones with a raw peel-ply face have an average 2,255 RPM, so a grit face gets you more spin. That's a big reason 8 of my 10 picks have one.

Questions people ask

What is the best pickleball paddle of 2026?

For most players, it's the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 at $199.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL. It's a hybrid that scores 90 or higher out of 100 on both power and spin. If you want an elongated, the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue is right behind it, at $175.50 with code STS10. Both are UPA-A only. For USA Pickleball sanctioned events, I'd get the Selkirk Boomstik Elongated for pace or the Selkirk OMNI Elongated for control.

What is the best all-around pickleball paddle?

Every paddle on this list is all-around, since each one scores 50 or more on all five of my scores, and my top pick is the Ultré Power 2, a hybrid. If you want an elongated, the J6CR Crystal Blue is my pick. If you want a hybrid with no real weak spot, the J2CR Crystal Blue scores 75 or higher on all five. If you want a widebody, the Pegasus Power 2 has the biggest sweet spot on this list, and the Loco Standard has the most control.

Which paddle on this list has the most power?

The Pickleball Apes Zen S+. Its power score of 100 out of 100 is the highest of any paddle I've tested, and it tops my power list. It's $169.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL, but it sells in pre-order batches. If you want that kind of power in an elongated, the Selkirk Boomstik Elongated scored 97 for power and 99 for pop, the most pop on this list.

Which of these paddles are USA Pickleball approved?

Five of the 10, which are the Selkirk Boomstik Elongated, the Selkirk OMNI Elongated, the Pickleball Apes Zen S+, the Bread & Butter Loco Standard and the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4. The OMNI and the Barrage 4 are also UPA-A approved. The other five, the J6CR Crystal Blue, the Ultré Power 2, the J2CR Crystal Blue, the Vapor Power 2 and the Pegasus Power 2, are approved by UPA-A only.

Are expensive pickleball paddles worth it?

Not for the scores alone. The J6CR Crystal Blue at $175.50 spins more than the $300 OMNI Elongated, with a little more power and pop and about the same control and sweet spot. The extra $124.50 at Selkirk buys you approval from both USA Pickleball and UPA-A, and a lifetime warranty.

What is the cheapest paddle on this list?

The Bread & Butter Loco Standard, at $134.33 with code STSPICKLEBALL. Every pick here costs $100 or more with my code. If you want to spend less than that, my under $100 list starts with the Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated at $99.99.

Close, but not on the list

Six paddles people ask about, grouped by why each one missed.

Other reasons

  • RPM Q2 Widebody 16mmRPM Q2 WidebodyIt was tenth here until October 22, 2026, when the Pegasus Power 2 took its spot with a far bigger sweet spot and a little more control for $25 less. The two are about the same on power, pop and spin. The Q2 Widebody is fifth on my widebody list.
  • Honolulu J2CR Long Handle Crystal Blue 16mmHonolulu J2CR Long Handle Crystal BlueThe J2CR Crystal Blue with the standard handle is on this list instead, in the fourth spot. The Long Handle tops my spin list, since its 2,467 RPM is the most of any paddle I've tested, and it's third on my hybrid list.
  • Selkirk Boomstik Widebody 16mmSelkirk Boomstik WidebodyThe two widebodies here, the Pegasus Power 2 and the Loco Standard, both rank above it on my numbers, which compare each paddle with others of its own shape. It tops my widebody list and is fifth on my intermediate list.
  • RPM Q2 Elongated 16mmRPM Q2 ElongatedIts control score of 20 and sweet spot of 38 are both under 50, and every pick here scores 50 or more on all five of my scores. It's third on my power list, fifth on my elongated list and ninth on my advanced list.
  • Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Hybrid 16mmEnhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit HybridIt's $99.99 with my code, and every pick here costs $100 or more. It's seventh on my under $100 list and sixth on my hybrid list.
  • Volair CMD Hybrid 16mmVolair CMD HybridIt spins about the same as the J2CR Crystal Blue, but the J2CR has a clearly bigger sweet spot. It's fifth on my hybrid list and sixth on my spin list.

What changed

  • The Pegasus Power 2 moves up to ninth, above the CRBN TruFoam Barrage 4, because it beats the Barrage on sweet spot, control, pop and spin for $7 less. The Barrage stays on the list as the pick approved by both USA Pickleball and UPA-A.
  • This list no longer limits how many spots one brand can have, so the 11SIX24 Pegasus Power 2 comes in tenth, in place of the RPM Q2 Widebody.
  • The Ultré Power 2 moves up from third to first, and the J6CR Crystal Blue moves to second. The two are tied on the average of my five scores, and the Ultré hits clearly harder, with a little more pop and a little bigger sweet spot.
  • Rebuilt from my October 14, 2026 database after a live store check of every paddle. Paddles you can't buy anymore are gone.
  • The J2CR Crystal Blue with the standard handle replaces the J2CR Long Handle Crystal Blue in the fourth spot, because the standard handle is the J2CR I'd pick for most players. The Long Handle stays at the top of my spin list.
  • The RPM Q2 Widebody comes in tenth, and the Aireo Cyclone X Hybrid comes off, because the Q2 hits far harder.
  • The Ultré Power 2 moves up from fifth to third, because it's one of only two hybrids I've tested that score 90 or higher on both power and spin, and it beats the other one, the Vapor Power 2, on both. The Zen S+ moves down from third to seventh, because its soft game takes some getting used to and it's a pre-order with no ship date.

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11SIX24 · Elongated

Hurache-X Power 2 review

Get it for reach and drives if your soft game is clean, and skip it if your resets float.

  • PowerS92
  • PopA89
  • SpinA89
  • Sweet spotC64
  • ControlF32

11SIX24 · Widebody

Pegasus Jelly Bean review

Get it if your soft game is still coming, and skip it if you win with power.

  • PowerD36
  • PopC58
  • SpinC64
  • Sweet spotS93
  • ControlS95