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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 budget pickleball paddles under $100
The best budget pickleball paddle under $100 is the Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated, because it's the only one at this price that scores 85 or more out of 100 for both power and spin.
You don't have to spend $200 to get a paddle that plays like one. Every pick here costs under $100 after my code, and each one has a clear job, whether that's power, spin, control or pop. Pop is how fast the ball comes off the paddle on a short punch at the kitchen. Enhance's Turbos take six of the ten spots. Nobody else under $100 hits as hard as the best of them, and the ArmorGrit versions spin more than almost anything else at the price.
By Steven Shipler · Updated October 26, 2026 · Stock and prices checked October 26, 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 · Best paddle under $100Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated$99.99 with my codeThe top five
Updated October 26, 2026
1Best paddle under $100MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated$99.99with my code
2Most power in a widebody under $100EPP Turbo Widebody$99.99with my code
3Most control under $100Pegasus Jelly Bean$89.99with my code
4Power for players who already have touchEPP Turbo Elongated$99.99with my code
5Long handle, big powerEPP 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 pickBest paddle under $100$99.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 2Enhance EPP Turbo WidebodyBudget pickMost power in a widebody under $100$99.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 311SIX24 Pegasus Jelly BeanMost control under $100$89.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 4Enhance EPP Turbo ElongatedBudget pickPower for players who already have touch$99.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 5Enhance EPP Turbo HybridBudget pickLong handle, big power$99.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 6Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit WidebodyBudget pickForgiveness and spin under $100$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 VElite control for the least money$71.99with codeSTSPICKLEBALL
- 10Luzz CannonOld-school power under $100$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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Best paddle under $100Budget 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
- S90tied 13th
- A82tied 21st
- A85tied 10th
- B66tied 13th
- C53tied 31st
Why it's here and who it's for
If you play an all-court game and want reach, power and spin without paying $200, this is the one I'd buy. It's the MPP Turbo with Enhance's new ArmorGrit surface, and it scores 90 out of 100 for power and 85 for spin. Drives carry deep, and topspin rolls dip hard. For an elongated, it swings light and stays steady when you catch a block off center. It feels a touch firmer than the original MPP Turbo, with a hollow, slightly bassy sound. It's $99.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL.
Who should skip it: Skip it if you play a lot and need a grit with a long track record. ArmorGrit is new, and so far in my wear test, it's wearing a little faster than 11SIX24's HexGrit and Honolulu's Crystal Blue, the two grits that held up best.
Why No. 1
Next to the EPP Turbo Widebody at No. 2, it spins a good bit more and gives you an elongated's reach, with about the same power. The EPP widebody still wins on forgiveness, with a much bigger sweet spot and more control.
- 2
Most power in a widebody under $100Budget 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
- S91best
- S90tied 8th
- B73tied 19th
- A88tied 15th
- B70tied 35th
Why it's here and who it's for
No widebody you can buy hits harder, at any price. It scores 91 out of 100 for power, and drives jump off the face. It's got plenty of pop for speed-ups at the kitchen as well. It's the safe pick if you want pace but still miss the center now and then, since its sweet spot is a bit bigger than the average widebody's. Its EPP foam feels firm, with a low, slightly hollow sound. If you've hit a Bread & Butter Loco, another EPP power paddle, it's a lot like that. Code STSPICKLEBALL gets it to $99.99.
Who should skip it: Skip it if your resets often float. Its pop is high and its control is a bit below the average widebody's, so soft shots take good hands. The 5.3 inch handle is also tight for two hands.
Why No. 2
Spin is only about average, and it'll drop as the raw carbon face wears. In my wear test, faces like this one lost 14 to 20% of their spin.
- 3
Most control under $100
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
- D3640th
- C5834th
- C64tied 29th
- S93tied 5th
- S952nd
Why it's here and who it's for
If your dinks and resets keep floating, this is the one I'd get under $100. It's the original Pegasus Jelly Bean, not the Pegasus Jelly Bean 2. It's the second most controllable paddle you can buy, at 95 out of 100, so soft shots die in the kitchen instead of sitting up. It's really forgiving too. Only four paddles you can buy have a bigger sweet spot. And its 5.75 inch handle is long enough for a two-handed backhand. None of the 2026 paddles under $100 match its control. Even the newer Pegasus Jelly Bean 2 has a bit less, and it costs $160 with my code. This one is $90 with code STSPICKLEBALL.
Who should skip it: Skip it if you're the partner who's expected to finish points.
Why No. 3
It won't win you many points with pace. At 36 out of 100, its power is a lot below the average widebody's, so you'll be building points, not ending them.
- 4
Power for players who already have touchBudget 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
- S91tied 11th
- A86tied 14th
- B72tied 39th
- C5923rd
- F32tied 53rd
Why it's here and who it's for
This one's for players who already have soft hands and want reach and pace. No elongated under $100 hits harder. With 91 out of 100 for power, your drives push people back. It has plenty of pop too, so your speed-ups are hard for the other side to handle. It's head-light, and it's a bit more forgiving than the average elongated. It feels as firm as the EPP widebody, and it's the same $99.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL.
Who should skip it: Skip it if you want more control. The MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated at No. 1 costs the same and hits about as hard, with a lot more control and a good bit more spin. I'd only pick this one if you like the firmer EPP feel.
It was sold out on Enhance's store when I checked on October 26, 2026.
Why No. 4
Soft shots are where it costs you. Its control scores 32 out of 100, against 45 for the average elongated, so drops and resets are on you, not the paddle.
- 5
Long handle, big powerBudget 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
- S91tied 3rd
- A89tied 5th
- B7133rd
- B71tied 32nd
- C57tied 49th
Why it's here and who it's for
Got a two-handed backhand? This is the Turbo built for it. Enhance sells it as the Hybrid LH, with a 5.9 inch handle and a shorter face than the average hybrid's. No hybrid under $100 hits harder, with a power score of 91 out of 100. With pop a good bit above the average hybrid's, counters come back fast. It swings a bit lighter than the average hybrid and it's head-light, so it's quick in hands battles. It has the same firm EPP feel as the other EPP Turbos. You'll pay $99.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL.
Who should skip it: Skip it if you don't really use a two-handed backhand. The long handle is the whole point, and it costs you some face.
Why No. 5
Its control trails the average hybrid's by a good bit, so drops and dinks take a soft touch.
- 6
Forgiveness and spin under $100Budget 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
- A83tied 7th
- S90tied 8th
- A86tied 6th
- S93tied 5th
- B74tied 27th
Why it's here and who it's for
Players who miss the center a lot but still want to shape the ball should start here. Its sweet spot scores 93 out of 100, against 83 for the average widebody, so your mishits still land. Only five widebodies you can buy score higher for spin, and the ArmorGrit face is why. Nothing else under $100 gives you that much forgiveness and spin together. Its swing is a bit lighter than the average widebody's, which keeps it quick in hands battles. You get all that for $99.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL.
Who should skip it: Skip it if you hit a two-handed backhand. The 5.3 inch handle is tight, and the Pegasus Jelly Bean at No. 3 gives you more room along with a lot more control.
Why No. 6
It's forgiving, but it isn't a control paddle. Its control is only about average for a widebody, and its pop is high for one, so a rushed reset can sit up on you.
- 7
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
- A8414th
- A86tied 13th
- A899th
- B78tied 13th
- B73tied 23rd
Why it's here and who it's for
Spin is the reason to buy this one. On my serve test, the ball came off it at 2,354 RPM, the most of any paddle under $100, with a few others right behind it. Topspin drives dip early, and roll volleys get real shape. Its pop scores 86 out of 100, against 74 for the average hybrid, which helps it punish a ball that sits up. It's a flat-top hybrid with a 5.5 inch handle, so there's room for two hands. It has the same hollow, slightly bassy sound as the ArmorGrit elongated at No. 1. With code STSPICKLEBALL, it's $99.99.
Who should skip it: Skip it if pace matters more to you than spin. The EPP Turbo Hybrid at No. 5 hits a bit harder, though it spins a good bit less.
Why No. 7
It's strong on spin and pop, but nothing else stands out. Its power and sweet spot are only a bit above the average hybrid's, and its control sits right at average.
- 8
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
- B69tied 58th
- S944th
- B74tied 28th
- B71tied 4th
- C5725th
Why it's here and who it's for
Players who live at the kitchen and love to speed the ball up will get the most out of this one. Its pop scores 94 out of 100, the most under $100, and nothing newer at this price has caught it. Flicks and counters catch people before they're ready. It's also a forgiving elongated. Only three elongateds you can buy forgive more. And it's one of the most head-light elongateds I've measured. It feels crisp and hollow, closer to an older Gen 3 paddle than to most new foam ones. Gen 3 paddles are the kind from before all-foam cores took over. The V7 is $99.99 with code STSPICKLEBALL. Vatic didn't send me this one. I tested it the same way as every other paddle.
Who should skip it: Skip it if you're still working on your touch. That much pop makes a rushed drop or reset sit up.
Why No. 8
Full swings are its weak spot. My radar test has its power at 69 out of 100, below the average elongated's 80.
- 9
Elite 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
- C5231st
- D4438th
- B6827th
- S90tied 10th
- S923rd
Why it's here and who it's for
If you want a control paddle and every dollar counts, this is it. At $72 with code STSPICKLEBALL, it's the cheapest paddle I've tested with 90 or more for control, and it scores 92 out of 100. It forgives a bit more than the average widebody, and it holds very steady when you block a ball off center. It feels plush, and the ball doesn't jump off the face. More than a year after it came out, only two paddles you can buy have more control, and both cost more.
Who should skip it: Skip it if you like a paddle that does the hitting for you.
Pickleball Apes had it marked down to $80 from $180 when I checked on October 26, 2026, and one retailer listed it as discontinued in late September 2026.
Why No. 9
You'll have to make your own speed. Its pop is a lot lower than the average widebody's, so counters won't come off with much on them.
- 10
Old-school power under $100
Luzz Cannon
$98.10with my code
list price $109Code STSPICKLEBALL takes 10% off, and my link applies it. How the Luzz code works
- A85Power
- B67Pop
- B72Spin
- D42Sweet spot
- F32Control
Score out of 100Rank among elongateds you can buy
- A85tied 21st
- B67tied 51st
- B72tied 39th
- D42tied 62nd
- F32tied 53rd
Why it's here and who it's for
The Cannon is for players who like the crisp feel of an older Gen 3 paddle. It plays a lot like JOOLA's Pro IV power paddles. It scores 85 out of 100 for power, a bit above the average elongated. It's also the only pick here with UPA-A approval as well as USA Pickleball's. UPA-A is what PPA and MLP pro events use. No other paddle under $100 gives you Gen 3 power with both approvals, which is what keeps it on the list. It's $98 with code STSPICKLEBALL.
Who should skip it: Skip it if your soft game is still coming along. Its control is a good bit below the average elongated's.
Luzz's Cannon page also sold the newer Cannon2 M1 when I checked on October 26, 2026, so pick the Cannon Original option.
Why No. 10
It's a little slow in the hands. It swings a bit heavier than the average elongated, and you feel that when the kitchen speeds up.
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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The one hard rule is the price. Every pick has to come in under $100 with my code, not at $100 on the dot.
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I checked the price and stock on each brand's own store on October 26, 2026. My code for every pick is STSPICKLEBALL.
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Every pick is approved by USA Pickleball.
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"Budget pick" marks Enhance's Turbos. They're the line I point most budget buyers to first. "Steven's pick" is the one I'd grab myself.
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 |
Show all 26
| 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 pick a paddle under $100
Start with what you need most. If you want pace, get a Turbo. If your resets float, go the other way, toward a control paddle like the Pegasus Jelly Bean or the Harmony V. Pop is what makes a reset float, and every Turbo has plenty of it.
Then pick a shape. Widebodies forgive the most, elongateds give you reach, and hybrids sit in between. The gap is big. The average widebody scores 83 out of 100 for sweet spot, against 52 for the average elongated.
Last, look at the face. Most paddles under $100 have a raw carbon face, and those lose spin as they wear. The three ArmorGrit Turbos are the only picks with a grit surface. ArmorGrit is still new, and so far it's wearing a little faster than HexGrit and Crystal Blue, but if spin matters to you at this price, it's the face I'd pick.
Questions people ask
Are budget pickleball paddles worth it?
Yes, the best ones are. The Enhance Turbos hit harder than most paddles you can buy at any price, and the Pegasus Jelly Bean has more control than all but one. What you mostly give up is a grit that's proven to last, since the two grits that lasted longest in my wear test only come on paddles that cost more.
Which paddle under $100 is best for a beginner?
The Pegasus Jelly Bean. It's No. 1 on my beginners list, because it forgives mishits and makes it easy to keep the ball low. If you want a lot more pace, the MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Widebody is No. 4 on that list.
Why do so many of these need a code to get under $100?
Because they list for more than $100. My code, STSPICKLEBALL, takes $20 off Enhance's Turbos, $10 off the V-Sol Pro V7 and 10% off the Luzz Cannon, and that's what puts them under. The Pegasus Jelly Bean and the Harmony V are under $100 even without it.
Which pick is the cheapest?
The Pickleball Apes Harmony V at No. 9, by about $18. It's a control paddle, so it suits players who make their own pace.
Should I get the EPP Turbo or the MPP Turbo ArmorGrit?
It depends on the shape. In the elongated, get the ArmorGrit. It hits about as hard and has a lot more control. In the widebody, get the EPP for pace and the ArmorGrit for spin. The two hybrids are different shapes, so go EPP if you want the long handle for a two-handed backhand, and ArmorGrit if you want spin. My reviews of both go through every shape.
Close, but not on the list
Six paddles people ask about, and where they are instead.
Enhance MPP Turbo ElongatedThe original raw-face version of the No. 1 pick, at the same $99.99 with my code. The ArmorGrit elongated spins a lot more and has a bit more control.
Enhance MPP Turbo WidebodySame price as the ArmorGrit widebody at No. 6, which spins a good bit more.
Enhance MPP Turbo HybridSame price as the ArmorGrit hybrid at No. 7, which is a bit more forgiving and has a bit more control.
Ronbus Quanta Pro R2.16It's $108 with my code, so it misses the cut. It's No. 9 on my widebody list.
Luzz Glider 2026It's $107 with my code, so it just misses. It's approved by both USA Pickleball and UPA-A.
11SIX24 Pegasus PowerIt's $90 with my code and has the biggest sweet spot of any paddle under $100. The Pegasus Jelly Bean at No. 3 has more control for the same price, and the Pegasus Power is No. 5 on my control list.
What changed
- Every card rewritten from my October 22, 2026 database and an October 26 store check, with new tags that say what each paddle does best. The order and the picks are the same. The EPP Turbo Elongated was out of stock at Enhance that day.
- Rebuilt from my October 14, 2026 database after a store check. The MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated replaced the raw MPP Turbo Elongated at No. 1, for the same money, spinning a lot more.
- The Friday Fever Widebody came off when Friday sold out of every Fever, and the EPP Turbo Hybrid took its spot.
- The ArmorGrit widebody and hybrid, the Harmony V and the Luzz Cannon came on, taking the list from 6 picks to 10.
- The V-Sol Pro V7 moved from No. 3 to No. 8.
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: Ultré Power 2
- 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 · 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
11SIX24 · Widebody
Pegasus Jelly Bean 2 review
Get it if touch and spin win your points.
- PowerC63
- PopB72
- SpinS94
- Sweet spotS91
- ControlA88