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Pickleball paddle reviews

Every review starts with my verdict, then shows the numbers behind it, from the same tests I run on every paddle.

  • 27 full reviews so far

Every review

Newest first, by the date I tested each paddle.

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

11SIX24 · Hybrid

Vapor Jelly Bean 2 review

Buy it for the soft game, with two hands on the backhand.

  • PowerC63
  • PopB66
  • SpinS100
  • Sweet spotB71
  • ControlB78

11SIX24 · Hybrid

Vapor Power 2 review

The pick for players who win fast exchanges at the net.

  • PowerS91
  • PopA87
  • SpinS92
  • Sweet spotB78
  • ControlB65

Aireo · Elongated

Cyclone Elongated review

Get the Cyclone if you play offense first.

  • PowerS90
  • PopS90
  • SpinB70
  • Sweet spotC60
  • ControlF24

Bread & Butter · Elongated

Loco Elongated review

Get the Elongated if you drive the ball and hit it clean.

  • PowerS92
  • PopA85
  • SpinB75
  • Sweet spotD45
  • ControlF21

CRBN · Widebody

TruFoam Barrage 2 review

Get it for the feel and the pace, not for value.

  • PowerA83
  • PopA88
  • SpinB73
  • Sweet spotA81
  • ControlB71

Enhance · Hybrid

MPP Turbo Hybrid review

The Hybrid is my pick for players with a solid soft game.

  • PowerA82
  • PopA84
  • SpinB79
  • Sweet spotB72
  • ControlB68

Franklin · Hybrid

C45 Hybrid review

Worth it if you need both approvals and you'll tune it.

  • PowerD44
  • PopF27
  • SpinC62
  • Sweet spotD46
  • ControlB70

Friday · Hybrid

Aura Hybrid review

Get it for the power and soft feel, not for the kitchen.

  • PowerA85
  • PopA81
  • SpinC60
  • Sweet spotB65
  • ControlF27

Friday · Elongated

Aura Pro Elongated review

My pick is the Elongated, for players who hit the center.

  • PowerS95
  • PopA82
  • SpinB74
  • Sweet spotD45
  • ControlF18

Gearbox · Hybrid

GX2 Power Hybrid review

My pick is the Hybrid, unless you hit from the baseline.

  • PowerB78
  • PopA82
  • SpinA81
  • Sweet spotB71
  • ControlB69

Honolulu · Hybrid

J2CR Crystal Blue review

The pick for fast hands and big spin, outside USA Pickleball events.

  • PowerA81
  • PopS91
  • SpinS94
  • Sweet spotA84
  • ControlB75

Honolulu · Elongated

J6CR Crystal Blue review

Spin and reach, if UPA-A approval works for you.

  • PowerA87
  • PopA85
  • SpinS100
  • Sweet spotB72
  • ControlB69

JOOLA · Hybrid

Kosmos Pro V review

Worth $299.95 if you want a JOOLA hybrid with dual approval.

  • PowerB72
  • PopA87
  • SpinB77
  • Sweet spotB72
  • ControlB69

JOOLA · Elongated

Perseus Pro IV review

Get the 14mm if your hands win you points.

  • PowerB68
  • PopS93
  • SpinF9
  • Sweet spotD36
  • ControlF31

Luzz · Elongated

Cannon review

My pick for hard hitters who play USA Pickleball and UPA-A events.

  • PowerA85
  • PopB67
  • SpinB72
  • Sweet spotD42
  • ControlF32

Luzz · Hybrid

Glider 2026 review

The extra $7.11 buys the Gen 3 build and UPA-A approval.

  • PowerB77
  • PopB70
  • SpinA82
  • Sweet spotB68
  • ControlC61

Luzz · Elongated

Inferno2 M1 review

Buy it if you win with pace, not touch.

  • PowerS99
  • PopB79
  • SpinS90
  • Sweet spotC52
  • ControlF25

RPM · Widebody

Q2 Widebody review

The Widebody 16mm is the one I'd buy.

  • PowerS90
  • PopS98
  • SpinA85
  • Sweet spotA81
  • ControlC64

Selkirk · Elongated

Boomstik Elongated review

The Elongated is my pick, and the Widebody has a cheaper rival.

  • PowerS97
  • PopS99
  • SpinB78
  • Sweet spotB74
  • ControlC56

Selkirk · Elongated

OMNI Elongated review

Get the Elongated if you want a foam paddle you can reset with.

  • PowerB79
  • PopB79
  • SpinA88
  • Sweet spotB69
  • ControlB68

Vatic Pro · Hybrid

PRISM Flash review

My pick for an easy soft game, if you bring your own pace.

  • PowerF5
  • PopC59
  • SpinB73
  • Sweet spotC59
  • ControlB75

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