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11SIX24 · Elongated
Hurache-X Jelly Bean 2 review
Get it for reach and spin in a soft elongated.
- PowerB73
- PopB73
- SpinS98
- Sweet spotC50
- ControlC54
The best pickleball paddles under $100
The best pickleball paddle under $100 is the Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated, at $99.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL, and of all the paddles I've tested, it's the only one under $100 that scores 85 or more out of 100 for both power and spin.
These are the 10 paddles I'd buy for under $100 after my code, and the table under the list has all 26 paddles I'd recommend at that price, cheapest first. The Enhance Turbos lead, because nothing else at this price hits as hard, and the new ArmorGrit versions add the most spin you can get under $100. If you want control or pop more than power, each card tells you which paddle does that job.
By Steven Shipler · Updated October 16, 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
See all 10 at a glanceCompare No. 1 and No. 2
No. 1 · Power and spin with reachEnhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated$99.99 with my codeThe top five
Updated October 16, 2026
1Power and spin with reachMPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated$99.99with my code
2Power with forgivenessEPP Turbo Widebody$99.99with my code
3Most control herePegasus Jelly Bean$89.99with my code
4Elongated power on a budgetEPP Turbo Elongated$99.99with my code
5Turbo power, long handleEPP Turbo Hybrid$99.99with my code
All 10 at a glance
My picks, in the order I'd recommend them. Tap a pick to jump to it.
- 1Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit ElongatedBudget pickSteven's pickPower and spin with reach$99.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 2Enhance EPP Turbo WidebodyBudget pickPower with forgiveness$99.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 311SIX24 Pegasus Jelly BeanMost control here$89.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 4Enhance EPP Turbo ElongatedBudget pickElongated power on a budget$99.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 5Enhance EPP Turbo HybridBudget pickTurbo power, long handle$99.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 6Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit WidebodyBudget pickForgiveness with spin$99.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 7Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit HybridBudget pickMost spin under $100$99.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 8Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7Most pop under $100$99.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 9Pickleball Apes Harmony VControl for the least money$71.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 10Luzz CannonGen 3 power, both approvals$98.10with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
Tap a column to sort.Pick a sort below. Tap a paddle for its numbers and price.
| Paddle | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1Elongated · $99.99 | S90 | A82 | A85 | B66 | C53 | 2,338 | 112.8 | 6.56 | $99.99STSPICKLEBALL |
| 2 | 2Widebody · $99.99 | S91 | S90 | B73 | A88 | B70 | 2,284 | 107.0 | 7.12 | $99.99STSPICKLEBALL |
| 3 | 3Widebody · $89.99 | D36 | C58 | C64 | S93 | S95 | 2,250 | 106.9 | 7.04 | $89.99STSPICKLEBALL |
| 4 | 4Elongated · $99.99 | S91 | A86 | B72 | C59 | F32 | 2,277 | 118.1 | 6.38 | $99.99STSPICKLEBALL |
| 5 | 5Hybrid · $99.99 | S91 | A89 | B71 | B71 | C57 | 2,269 | 108.1 | 6.46 | $99.99STSPICKLEBALL |
| 6 | 6Widebody · $99.99 | A83 | S90 | A86 | S93 | B74 | 2,341 | 105.6 | 7.09 | $99.99STSPICKLEBALL |
| 7 | 7Hybrid · $99.99 | A84 | A86 | A89 | B78 | B73 | 2,354 | 109.1 | 6.74 | $99.99STSPICKLEBALL |
| 8 | 8Elongated · $99.99 | B69 | S94 | B74 | B71 | C57 | 2,288 | 116.5 | 6.56 | $99.99STSPICKLEBALL |
| 9 | 9Widebody · $71.99 | C52 | D44 | B68 | S90 | S92 | 2,261 | 106.0 | 7.33 | $71.99STSPICKLEBALL |
| 10 | 10Elongated · $98.10 | A85 | B67 | B72 | D42 | F32 | 2,276 | 120.8 | 6.11 | $98.10STSPICKLEBALL |
1$99.99
- S90Power
- A82Pop
- A85Spin
- B66Sweet spot
- C53Control
2,338 RPMswing 112.8twist 6.56
2$99.99
- S91Power
- S90Pop
- B73Spin
- A88Sweet spot
- B70Control
2,284 RPMswing 107.0twist 7.12
3$89.99
- D36Power
- C58Pop
- C64Spin
- S93Sweet spot
- S95Control
2,250 RPMswing 106.9twist 7.04
4$99.99
- S91Power
- A86Pop
- B72Spin
- C59Sweet spot
- F32Control
2,277 RPMswing 118.1twist 6.38
5$99.99
- S91Power
- A89Pop
- B71Spin
- B71Sweet spot
- C57Control
2,269 RPMswing 108.1twist 6.46
6$99.99
- A83Power
- S90Pop
- A86Spin
- S93Sweet spot
- B74Control
2,341 RPMswing 105.6twist 7.09
7$99.99
- A84Power
- A86Pop
- A89Spin
- B78Sweet spot
- B73Control
2,354 RPMswing 109.1twist 6.74
8$99.99
- B69Power
- S94Pop
- B74Spin
- B71Sweet spot
- C57Control
2,288 RPMswing 116.5twist 6.56
9$71.99
- C52Power
- D44Pop
- B68Spin
- S90Sweet spot
- S92Control
2,261 RPMswing 106.0twist 7.33
10$98.10
- A85Power
- B67Pop
- B72Spin
- D42Sweet spot
- F32Control
2,276 RPMswing 120.8twist 6.11
Prices are after my code.
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Power and spin with reachBudget pickSteven's pick
Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated
$99.99with my code
list price $119.99Code STSPICKLEBALL takes $20 off, and my link applies it. How the Enhance code works
- S90Power
- A82Pop
- A85Spin
- B66Sweet spot
- C53Control
Score out of 100Rank among elongateds you can buy
- PowerS90tied 11th
- PopA82tied 19th
- SpinA85tied 9th
- Sweet spotB6613th
- ControlC53tied 31st
Why it's here and who it's for
This is the one I'd buy for under $100. The ArmorGrit Elongated scored 90 for power and 85 for spin, and no other paddle under $100 gets to 85 on both power and spin. The next cheapest one that scores that high on both costs $152.10 with my code. If you've hit the original MPP Turbo, this is that same paddle with Enhance's new ArmorGrit coating over the face, which is much grittier than the original raw carbon. It's a bit stiffer than the original, but it's still hollow and deep at contact, and it hits hard on drives and serves. It's also fairly stable for an elongated, and it swings light for one.
Who should skip it: Skip it if you're still building your soft game, because its control scored 53 out of 100 and about two thirds of the paddles I've tested are more controllable.
Why No. 1
It's first because it's the paddle I'd pick for an all-court game where you want reach and spin. The EPP Turbo Widebody below costs the same and forgives far more, with clearly more control. This one spins more and gives you the elongated's reach, with about the same power. It's $99.99 with my code.
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Power with forgivenessBudget pick
Enhance EPP Turbo Widebody
$99.99with my code
list price $119.99Code STSPICKLEBALL takes $20 off, and my link applies it. How the Enhance code works
- S91Power
- S90Pop
- B73Spin
- A88Sweet spot
- B70Control
Score out of 100Rank among widebodies you can buy
- PowerS91best
- PopS90tied 8th
- SpinB73tied 19th
- Sweet spotA88tied 15th
- ControlB70tied 35th
Why it's here and who it's for
For most players who want pace under $100, this is the safe pick. The EPP Turbo Widebody scored 91 out of 100 for power, and no widebody you can buy right now hits harder. It's also one of only three paddles I've tested that score 85 or more for power, pop and sweet spot, and it's the only one of them under $100. It's on the stiff side for a foam paddle, in the same family as the Bread & Butter Loco, with plenty of pop at the kitchen. The pace tracks your swing, too, with no hot spots on the face. And it's the most stable Turbo shape, helped by the weight Enhance builds into the sides of the frame.
Who should skip it: If you hit a two-handed backhand, I'd pass, because the 5.3 inch handle is tied for the shortest on this list and it's tight for two hands.
Why No. 2
It's second because next to the ArmorGrit Elongated above it, it has about the same power and a far bigger sweet spot, though it spins less. The Jelly Bean below it is the opposite trade, with far more control and far less power and pop. The EPP Turbo Widebody is $99.99 with my code.
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Most control here
11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean
$89.99with my code
list price $99.99Code STSPICKLEBALL takes $10 off, and my link applies it. How the 11SIX24 code works
- D36Power
- C58Pop
- C64Spin
- S93Sweet spot
- S95Control
Score out of 100Rank among widebodies you can buy
- PowerD3640th
- PopC5834th
- SpinC64tied 29th
- Sweet spotS93tied 5th
- ControlS952nd
Why it's here and who it's for
This is the control pick, and it does the one job no Turbo here can do. The original Pegasus Jelly Bean scored 95 out of 100 for control, the most of any paddle under $100, and only three paddles I've tested have more. The only one of those you can still buy is the 16mm Volair Mach 2 Forza, at $107.99 with my code. The Jelly Bean's sweet spot of 93 ties for the biggest on this list. It's an older honeycomb paddle from July 2024, but nothing newer under $100 gives you this much control. It doesn't have much pop, so soft shots come off the face slow, which helps keep your dinks and resets down. It also swings light, so your hands stay quick at the kitchen.
Who should skip it: Pass on it if you want the paddle to add pace for you, because its power scored 36 out of 100, and only about one in ten paddles I've tested has less.
Why No. 3
Next to the EPP Turbo Widebody above it, the Jelly Bean has far more control and far less power, so it's the pick for players who care more about keeping the ball low than about pace. The EPP Turbo Elongated below it is the opposite paddle, built for players who already have touch. The Jelly Bean is $89.99 with my code.
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Elongated power on a budgetBudget pick
Enhance EPP Turbo Elongated
$99.99with my code
list price $119.99Code STSPICKLEBALL takes $20 off, and my link applies it. How the Enhance code works
- S91Power
- A86Pop
- B72Spin
- C59Sweet spot
- F32Control
Score out of 100Rank among elongateds you can buy
- PowerS91tied 9th
- PopA86tied 13th
- SpinB72tied 37th
- Sweet spotC5922nd
- ControlF32tied 52nd
Why it's here and who it's for
This is the elongated I'd get for $99.99 with my code if you already have touch, and it's sixth on my advanced list. The EPP Turbo Elongated scored 91 out of 100 for power, which ties for the most of any paddle under $100, and only eight elongateds I've tested hit harder. It's on the firm side for a foam paddle, in the same family as the Loco and the V-Sol Pro, and it has plenty of pop at the kitchen without feeling like a trampoline. It's also the heaviest swinging Turbo on this list, so it has more plow-through on drives than the lighter Turbo shapes.
Who should skip it: Anyone still working on resets should pass, because its control scored 32 out of 100 and most of the paddles I've tested are more controllable.
Why No. 4
Against the Jelly Bean above it, this is the power paddle, with far more power and far less control. The EPP Turbo Hybrid below has the same power with far more control and a clearly bigger sweet spot, but this one is a standard 16.5 inch elongated, and more players want that than a short face on a long handle.
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Turbo power, long handleBudget pick
Enhance EPP Turbo Hybrid
$99.99with my code
list price $119.99Code STSPICKLEBALL takes $20 off, and my link applies it. How the Enhance code works
- S91Power
- A89Pop
- B71Spin
- B71Sweet spot
- C57Control
Score out of 100Rank among hybrids you can buy
- PowerS91tied 3rd
- PopA89tied 4th
- SpinB7132nd
- Sweet spotB71tied 31st
- ControlC57tied 48th
Why it's here and who it's for
This is Turbo power with an extra-long handle, for players who hit a two-handed backhand or like to whip the paddle. The EPP Turbo Hybrid scored 91 for power, tied for the most under $100, and its 5.9 inch handle is the longest in the table. That long handle adds whip, so flicks are a strength, and drives and serves come off strong. It's firm and linear, in the same family as the Loco, with plenty of pop at the kitchen. Just know the sweet spot sits higher on the face than you'd expect. Owners have reported it's quick to maneuver and poppy, and some moved it to the top of their bag.
Who should skip it: If your resets still float, I'd pass, because its control score of 57 is clearly below the typical hybrid's 71.
Enhance's store lists this shape as the Hybrid LH.
Why No. 5
It sits behind the EPP Turbo Elongated because more players want a standard elongated than a short face on a long handle. The ArmorGrit Widebody below has a far bigger sweet spot and clearly more control, and this one has a little more power and the longer handle. It's $99.99 with my code.
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Forgiveness with spinBudget pick
Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Widebody
$99.99with my code
list price $119.99Code STSPICKLEBALL takes $20 off, and my link applies it. How the Enhance code works
- A83Power
- S90Pop
- A86Spin
- S93Sweet spot
- B74Control
Score out of 100Rank among widebodies you can buy
- PowerA83tied 7th
- PopS90tied 8th
- SpinA86tied 6th
- Sweet spotS93tied 5th
- ControlB74tied 27th
Why it's here and who it's for
This is the most forgiving Turbo, and now it has a grit face. Its sweet spot of 93 ties the Jelly Bean's for the biggest on this list. It spins near the top of all widebodies, too, since only seven widebodies I've tested spin faster, and the cheapest of those you can still buy costs $152.10 with my code. It's the original MPP Turbo with the ArmorGrit coating added, so it's still hollow and deep at contact, just a bit stiffer. It swings light, so your hands stay quick at the kitchen, and it stays stable on off-center hits.
Who should skip it: Players who want the most pace should skip it, because the EPP Turbo Widebody, second on this list, has a little more power for the same $99.99.
Why No. 6
The EPP Turbo Hybrid above it is the one for pace and a long handle, and this one gives you a far bigger sweet spot, clearly more control and more spin. The ArmorGrit Hybrid below spins about the same, but this one has a clearly bigger sweet spot.
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Most spin under $100Budget pick
Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Hybrid
$99.99with my code
list price $119.99Code STSPICKLEBALL takes $20 off, and my link applies it. How the Enhance code works
- A84Power
- A86Pop
- A89Spin
- B78Sweet spot
- B73Control
Score out of 100Rank among hybrids you can buy
- PowerA8413th
- PopA86tied 12th
- SpinA898th
- Sweet spotB78tied 12th
- ControlB73tied 23rd
Why it's here and who it's for
This is the most spin you can get under $100. The ArmorGrit Hybrid measured 2,354 RPM, and you'd have to spend at least $152.99 with my code to find a paddle that spins faster. It doesn't give much up for that spin, either. Its sweet spot is a little bigger than the typical hybrid's, and its control is about the same. It's the original MPP Turbo with the ArmorGrit coating, so it's still hollow and deep at contact. It also swings light and stays stable on off-center hits.
Who should skip it: Skip it if raw power is your priority, because all three EPP Turbos hit a little harder for the same $99.99.
Why No. 7
It sits behind the ArmorGrit Widebody, which spins about the same and has a clearly bigger sweet spot. Next to the V-Sol Pro V7 below, it spins more and has clearly more control and power, and it only gives up a little pop. It's $99.99 with my code.
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Most pop under $100
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7
$99.99with my code
list price $109.99Code STSPICKLEBALL takes $10 off, and my link applies it. How the Vatic Pro code works
- B69Power
- S94Pop
- B74Spin
- B71Sweet spot
- C57Control
Score out of 100Rank among elongateds you can buy
- PowerB69tied 56th
- PopS944th
- SpinB74tied 26th
- Sweet spotB71tied 4th
- ControlC5725th
Why it's here and who it's for
Pop is why you buy this one. The V-Sol Pro V7 scored 94 out of 100 for pop, the most of any paddle under $100, and only seven paddles I've tested have more. It's forgiving for an elongated, too, since only three elongateds I've tested have a bigger sweet spot. It's on the stiff side, with a hollow Gen 3 feel, and it's a step below the Boomstik Elongated on pop. That easy pop makes counters and speed-ups dangerous in hands battles. Owners have reported it plays like paddles that cost $200 or more.
Who should skip it: Players who want easy power on drives should skip it, because about half the paddles I've tested hit harder.
Why No. 8
It sits under the two ArmorGrits because both beat it on spin, sweet spot and control. The ArmorGrit Hybrid right above it only trails it on pop, by a little. Next to the Harmony V below, it's the opposite paddle, with far more pop and far less control. It's $99.99 with my code.
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Control for the least money
Pickleball Apes Harmony V
$71.99with my code
list price $79.99Code STSPICKLEBALL takes 10% off, and my link applies it.
- C52Power
- D44Pop
- B68Spin
- S90Sweet spot
- S92Control
Score out of 100Rank among widebodies you can buy
- PowerC5231st
- PopD4438th
- SpinB6827th
- Sweet spotS90tied 10th
- ControlS923rd
Why it's here and who it's for
On the tightest budget, this is the control paddle I'd get. The Harmony V is $71.99 with my code, the cheapest pick here, and only eight paddles I've tested have more control than its 92 out of 100. It's dense and plush, and it's quiet at contact, with no hollow ring. It's also very stable for a light widebody, and very predictable, so you get exactly what you swing. Resets come easily and stay low, and your blocks stay steady. You supply the power, though. Owners have reported its control, touch and forgiveness.
Who should skip it: If you want free pace on counters and speed-ups, I'd pass, because its pop scored 44 out of 100, and only about one in ten paddles I've tested has less.
Why No. 9
It's ninth because it does one job, which is keeping the ball low. Next to the V-Sol Pro V7 above, it has far more control and a clearly bigger sweet spot, but far less pop. The Luzz Cannon below is the opposite paddle, with far more power and a far smaller sweet spot.
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Gen 3 power, both approvals
Luzz Cannon
$98.10with my code
list price $109Code STSPICKLEBALL takes 10% off. Enter it at checkout. How the Luzz code works
- A85Power
- B67Pop
- B72Spin
- D42Sweet spot
- F32Control
Score out of 100Rank among elongateds you can buy
- PowerA85tied 19th
- PopB67tied 49th
- SpinB72tied 37th
- Sweet spotD42tied 60th
- ControlF32tied 52nd
Why it's here and who it's for
This is the Gen 3 power pick, and it's one of only two paddles under $100 approved by both USA Pickleball and UPA-A. On my numbers, it plays a lot like a JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm, with about the same power, pop and control, but the Cannon spins far more and costs $51.85 less. JOOLA doesn't take discount codes. It has that hollow Gen 3 crack at contact. It also has plenty of pop at the kitchen, which keeps you on offense in hands battles. It's strong on drives and serves for the price, too.
Who should skip it: Anyone who misses the center a lot should skip it, because its sweet spot scored 42 out of 100 and most of the paddles I've tested are more forgiving.
Luzz's Cannon page also sells the newer Cannon2 M1 now, so pick the Cannon Original option.
Why No. 10
It sits last because it asks the most of you, with the smallest sweet spot on this list. It's for Gen 3 fans and UPA-A players. If UPA-A doesn't matter to you, my top pick, the ArmorGrit Elongated, costs $1.89 more and beats it on all five of my scores. The Cannon is $98.10 with my code.
How I picked them
Five rules decide which paddles make the list and in what order.
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These are my picks, in the order I'd recommend them. Every score comes from my own tests, run the same way on every paddle.
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Under $100 means under $100 after my code, at the prices each brand's own store charged on October 16, 2026.
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The table lists every paddle I'd recommend that costs under $100 with my code, cheapest first.
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"Budget pick" means an Enhance Turbo under $100 with my code. "Steven's pick" means my own favorite, in a spot the numbers alone wouldn't give it.
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Every pick here is approved by USA Pickleball, and my code for all of them is STSPICKLEBALL.
Every paddle under $100 I'd recommend today, cheapest first
26 paddles. The ones on this list are marked. Sort every paddle in my database
| Paddle | Power | Sweet spot | Control | Price, with code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorus Phoenix HXHybrid · 14mm | 68 | 71 | 71 | $44.99 |
| Volair Mach 2Widebody · 14mm | 5 | 84 | 81 | $62.99 |
| Volair SHIFT HybridHybrid · 14mm | 64 | 69 | 58 | $62.99 |
| Pickleball Apes Harmony VWidebody · 16.5mm · No. 9 on this list | 52 | 90 | 92 | $71.99 |
| Pickleball Apes Harmony XElongated · 16.5mm | 52 | 53 | 71 | $71.99 |
| FLIK F3 ElongatedElongated · 16mm | 68 | 49 | 25 | $89.10 |
| GRUVN LAZR-16HD Solid FoamHybrid · 16mm | 80 | 74 | 49 | $89.10 |
| GRUVN MUVN-16XElongated · 16mm | 41 | 56 | 67 | $89.10 |
| 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly BeanWidebody · 16mm · No. 3 on this list | 36 | 93 | 95 | $89.99 |
| Pickleball Apes Pulse XElongated · 16.5mm | 70 | 49 | 65 | $89.99 |
| Ronbus Refoam R1.14Elongated · 14mm | 69 | 51 | 46 | $89.99 |
| Vatic Pro PRISM FlashHybrid · 16mm | 5 | 59 | 75 | $89.99 |
| Volair SHIFT ElongatedElongated · 14mm | 72 | 38 | 30 | $89.99 |
| Volair SHIFT WidebodyWidebody · 14mm | 38 | 83 | 79 | $89.99 |
| Luzz CannonElongated · 16mm · No. 10 on this list | 85 | 42 | 32 | $98.10 |
| Maverix Havik 15 All CourtElongated · 15mm | 61 | 70 | 72 | $98.99 |
| Enhance EPP Turbo ElongatedElongated · 16mm · No. 4 on this list | 91 | 59 | 32 | $99.99 |
| Enhance EPP Turbo HybridHybrid · 16mm · No. 5 on this list | 91 | 71 | 57 | $99.99 |
| Enhance EPP Turbo WidebodyWidebody · 16mm · No. 2 on this list | 91 | 88 | 70 | $99.99 |
| Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit ElongatedElongated · 16mm · No. 1 on this list | 90 | 66 | 53 | $99.99 |
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| Paddle | Power | Sweet spot | Control | Price, with code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit HybridHybrid · 16mm · No. 7 on this list | 84 | 78 | 73 | $99.99 |
| Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit WidebodyWidebody · 16mm · No. 6 on this list | 83 | 93 | 74 | $99.99 |
| Enhance MPP Turbo ElongatedElongated · 16mm | 91 | 60 | 45 | $99.99 |
| Enhance MPP Turbo HybridHybrid · 16mm | 82 | 72 | 68 | $99.99 |
| Enhance MPP Turbo WidebodyWidebody · 16mm | 80 | 92 | 76 | $99.99 |
| Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro V7Elongated · 16mm · No. 8 on this list | 69 | 71 | 57 | $99.99 |
How to choose a paddle under $100
Under $100, the Enhance Turbos are where the power is, and that's why they lead this list. Of all the paddles that cost under $100 with my code, the five that hit hardest are all Turbos. Four of them scored 91 for power, and the fifth, the ArmorGrit Elongated, scored 90 for power. Nothing else under $100 gets past 85 for power. The new ArmorGrit Turbos are the original MPP Turbos with a grit coating over the face, and Enhance says nothing else changed. Next to the originals, power stayed about the same in all three shapes, and the elongated gained the most spin, far more than the original. The widebody spins more than its original, and the hybrid spins about the same. The three ArmorGrits are the three fastest spinning paddles in the table.
Once you know you want a Turbo, the shape decides how forgiving it is. The three EPP Turbos share the same core, the same face and the same $99.99 price, and all three scored 91 for power. But the widebody has a sweet spot of 88, against a sweet spot of 71 on the hybrid and 59 on the elongated. So if you still miss the center a lot, take the widebody, and save the elongated for when your touch is there.
If control matters more to you than pace, skip the Turbos. The original Pegasus Jelly Bean and the Harmony V have the two highest control scores in the table, 95 and 92, and they're the only two in the table with 90 or more for both control and sweet spot. They're also the two cheapest picks here.
What more money gets you is spin at the very top. Nothing under $100 spins faster than the ArmorGrit Hybrid's 2,354 RPM, but 18 paddles I've tested do, and 14 of those 18 have a grit or textured face. Also, keep in mind that the GRUVN LAZR-16HD Solid Foam in the table isn't approved by USA Pickleball or UPA-A, so you can't use it in sanctioned events.
Questions people ask
What is the best pickleball paddle under $100?
My pick is the Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated, at $99.99 with my code. It scored 90 for power and 85 for spin, and no other paddle under $100 gets to 85 on both power and spin. If you want more forgiveness, the EPP Turbo Widebody costs the same and has a far bigger sweet spot. If you want control, the original Pegasus Jelly Bean scored 95 for control and costs $89.99.
Are pickleball paddles under $100 any good?
Yes, the good ones are. The middle paddle in my table scores about the same as the middle paddle I'd recommend at $100 or more for power, pop and sweet spot, and it has a little more control. At the top, only 13 paddles I've tested hit harder than the EPP Turbos, and only three have more control than the original Jelly Bean. What you give up under $100 is the very top of spin.
What is the best budget pickleball paddle for beginners?
I'd get the original 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean. It's first on my beginners list, with a control score of 95 and a sweet spot of 93, for $89.99 with my code. If you want some pace too, the MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Widebody is fourth there, at $99.99, with the same sweet spot and far more power and pop. The Harmony V, ninth there, is the cheapest at $71.99.
What is the best spin paddle under $100?
The Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Hybrid, at 2,354 RPM, the fastest of any paddle under $100. The ArmorGrit Widebody and the ArmorGrit Elongated come next in my table, at 2,341 and 2,338 RPM, and all three are $99.99 with my code. If you can go past $100, the Honolulu J2CR Long Handle Crystal Blue is first on my spin list at 2,467 RPM, for $175.50 with code STS10.
Should I get the EPP Turbo or the MPP Turbo ArmorGrit?
Both cost $99.99 with my code, so it comes down to what you want more. The EPP Turbos hit a little harder in the widebody and the hybrid. The ArmorGrit versions spin more in all three shapes, they have a little bigger sweet spot in all three, and they have far more control in the elongated. The EPP plays firmer and more muted, and the MPP ArmorGrit is hollow and deep.
Do I need a code to get these paddles under $100?
For 12 of the 26 paddles in my table, yes. They list at $109 or more, and they only drop under $100 with my code, STSPICKLEBALL. It takes $20 off Enhance's $119.99 Turbos, $10 off the $109.99 V-Sol Pro V7 and 10% off the $109 Luzz Cannon, which puts them at $99.99, $99.99 and $98.10. Those are the store prices I checked on October 16, 2026.
Close, but not on the list
Six paddles people ask about, and where they are instead.
Enhance MPP Turbo ElongatedThis was my top pick here before. The ArmorGrit Elongated took its place at the same $99.99 with my code, because it spins far more, 2,338 RPM against 2,232, and it has a little more control.
Enhance MPP Turbo WidebodyThe ArmorGrit Widebody, sixth on this list, costs the same and spins more, 2,341 RPM against 2,259. Its 5.5 inch handle also has room for two hands, where this one's 5.3 inch handle is tight.
Enhance MPP Turbo HybridThe ArmorGrit Hybrid, seventh on this list, costs the same, with a little bigger sweet spot, 78 against 72, and a little more control, 73 against 68.
Ronbus Quanta Pro R2.16It's $107.99 with my code, so it misses the under $100 cut. It's ninth on my widebody list.
Luzz Glider 2026It's $107.10 with my code, so it misses the cut, even though it's approved by both USA Pickleball and UPA-A.
11SIX24 Pegasus PowerIt's $89.99 with my code, but it's the older version of the Pegasus Power 2, which is first on my intermediate list and second on my widebody list.
What changed
- Rebuilt from my October 14, 2026 database after a live store check of every paddle. Paddles you can't buy anymore are gone.
- The Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated replaces the raw MPP Turbo Elongated at No. 1. It's the same price, and it spins far more, 2,338 RPM against 2,232.
- The Friday Fever Widebody is off, because Friday has every Fever sold out. The EPP Turbo Hybrid takes its spot.
- The ArmorGrit Widebody and the ArmorGrit Hybrid are in, both on sale since October 5, 2026. So are the Harmony V, for control, and the Luzz Cannon, for Gen 3 power. The list now has 10 picks, up from 6.
- The V-Sol Pro V7 moves from third to eighth, under the two ArmorGrits that beat it on spin, sweet spot and control.
The close calls at the top
Each pick against the one ranked just below it. Tap one to compare every number.
- MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated vs EPP Turbo Widebody No. 1 against No. 2: sweet spot 66 against 88 MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated +12 spin pointsEPP Turbo Widebody +22 sweet spot, +17 control, +8 pop points
- EPP Turbo Widebody vs Pegasus Jelly Bean No. 2 against No. 3: power 91 against 36 EPP Turbo Widebody +55 power, +32 pop, +9 spin pointsPegasus Jelly Bean +25 control, +5 sweet spot points
- Pegasus Jelly Bean vs EPP Turbo Elongated No. 3 against No. 4: control 95 against 32 Pegasus Jelly Bean +63 control, +34 sweet spot pointsEPP Turbo Elongated +55 power, +28 pop, +8 spin points
My other best lists
Each one built for what you want more of.
- Top 10 Best of 2026 No. 1: J6CR Crystal Blue
- Top 10 Best for advanced players No. 1: Boomstik Elongated
- Top 10 Best for intermediate players No. 1: Pegasus Power 2
- Top 10 Best for beginners No. 1: Pegasus Jelly Bean
- Top 10 Best power paddles No. 1: Zen S+
- Top 10 Best spin paddles No. 1: J2CR Long Handle Crystal Blue
- Top 10 Best control paddles No. 1: Mach 2 Forza
- Top 10 Best elongated paddles No. 1: J6CR Crystal Blue
- Top 10 Best widebody paddles No. 1: Boomstik Widebody
- Top 10 Best hybrid paddles No. 1: J2CR Crystal Blue
Latest paddle reviews
Every one starts with my verdict, then shows the numbers behind it.
11SIX24 · Widebody
Pegasus Jelly Bean 2 review
Get it if touch and spin win your points.
- PowerC63
- PopB72
- SpinS94
- Sweet spotS91
- ControlA88
11SIX24 · Hybrid
Ultré Jelly Bean 2 review
My pick for spin players who play the soft game.
- PowerB68
- PopB69
- SpinS99
- Sweet spotB70
- ControlB78
11SIX24 · Hybrid
Ultré Power 2 review
The pick for players whose drives and serves win them points.
- PowerS94
- PopA89
- SpinS95
- Sweet spotB76
- ControlC58