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As a pickleball paddle connoisseur, I own 10 different Warping Point pickleball paddles, so if you’re wondering, “Is Warping Point a good pickleball paddle?
The answer is a resounding yes.
As you will see in this article, the brand continues to innovate and provide one of the most premium paddles at the highest value point.
Warping Point is also one of the most generous brands with a 25% discount code if you purchase from the website with the code bepickleballer, but you can also check out these paddles on Amazon.
1. Warping Point Phoenix 16mm Paddle
I was so excited for the Warping Point team to take the main stage with their recent partnership with Tina Pisnik who is a former pro tennis player that is currently ranked #14 for doubles women. If you don’t know Tina’s story, it’s truly inspirational story that a car accident didn’t end her dream, and that pickleball reignited her passion.
The Warping Point partnership with Tina included the new Phoenix pickleball paddles both in 13.3 mm and 16mm. I was so excited that I wanted to get both paddles.
The paddle is incredible, but before I get into the playability, let me share a few pictures of the unboxing experience.
Inside the box, you get a classy Warping Point paddle and extra grip tape.
Both paddles are gorgeous with both a red and purple option. These paddles are designed in Italy.
I love the little design details that many brands overlook, including a set of wings at the top of the paddle.
Let’s talk about the most important thing, which is playability. This paddle really shines.
Firstly, I saw raw power on my serves and drives from the baseline. The brand highlights that the Phoenix has a dense honeycomb core with a unibody edge construction. You can feel it on your drive how you are able to attack serves with returns that paint the backline, making it difficult for your opponents to approach.
The Phoenix very much feels like a power paddle and has a 3-layer carbon fiber face and a foam wall. That said, you also get controlled power that has pushed me to prefer this paddle over my Joola Pro IV Perseus Ben Johns.
In terms of spin, the paddle also maintains ample teflon coating that really grabs the ball allowing heavy top spin and slice. I let my friend play with the paddle vs his Joola CAS paddle, and he kept asking me what the paddle was as he played so much better with it.
For a paddle that plays like this, the price is almost too good to be true. It retails at $219.99 but with Warping Point’s 25% discount (code: bepickleballer), you can snag this much lower.
2. Warping Point NightBlade Paddle
The Warping Point Nightblade is Warping Point’s most premium paddle, and the paddle is seriously incredible. Below is a summary from my comprehensive review why this paddle is the top Warping Point paddle.
Firstly, this paddle delivers some serious power with its 14mm foam-filled polymer honeycomb core, which makes it feel like a rocket launcher in your hand. The edgeless design and solid weight give it an effortless feel for fast swings, quick wrist flicks, and aggressive counterattacks.
I found myself ripping baseline drives and fast returns with ease, something I usually only get from high-end paddles like the Ben Johns Joola Gen Pro IV. It also has a great grip that’s perfect for two-handed backhands, adding even more control to powerful shots.
But the magic of the Nightblade isn’t just in its power. The triple-layer T700 raw carbon fiber face gave me confidence at the net and around the kitchen with tons of control and spin with a sweet spot that feels bigger than it should be. I didn’t have to be perfect with placement; the paddle just forgave my off-center hits.
And the spin?
Unreal. I could feel the gritty surface biting the ball, letting me shape shots with ease, especially when I hit my backhand drop-spin that curls away.
In terms of cost, the Nightblade retails at $149.99 but with Warping Point’s 25% discount (code: bepickleballer), you can snag this much lower.
For what it offers, this might be the best control + spin + power combo paddle I’ve tested in that price range.
You can also check the price directly on Warping Point’s website.
The Warping Point Nightblade may be geared for Advanced players, so the Neon is a great option for beginner to intermediate players.
3. Warping Point Neon Paddle
The Warping Point Neon pickleball paddle is the second best Warping Point paddle. The paddle was designed in Italy, and I would argue is a better version of the SLK ERA and some of the 11Six24 paddles
The paddle shares the same core structure and delivers a near identical on-court performance, but with significantly better value.
Firstly, the paddle provides a large sweet spot, providing consistent touch.
The T700 surface provides reliable topspin and spices, and the paddle also provides ample power and a decent pop.
I would argue that this paddle is fantastic for intermediate players who want a blend of power, control and spin.
You can also check the price directly on it’s website.
As always, the Warping Point nailed it with a unique and colorful unboxing experience as you can see below.
Next, I want to share the Warping Point paddle that reminds me of the Vatic Pro Saga.
4. Warping Point Rhythm Pickleball Paddle
The Warping Point Rhythm series is another brand new Warping Point paddle series that reminds me of the Vatic Pro Saga with Saga like control and responsiveness without the premium price tag.
There are 3 paddles in the series including the widebody, elongated and hybrid shapes as you can see below.
Personally, I prefer either the Elongated or the Hybrid, but I though the wide body was a fantastic paddle in comparison to my Volar Mach 2 Forza paddle.
I played multiple games with these paddles in doubles matches, and felt that the cold-pressed structured of this paddle provided consistent tension and controlled feel for my drops and lobs.
One thing I have challenges with is when a paddle is too heavy, providing arm fatigue. I did not feel that with any of these paddles.
Finally, the 3k carb fiber surface felt premium on my knuckle spin serve that people continued to compliment me on. Overall, I would say this is a fantastic control and spin paddle.
You can also find this paddle on Warping Point’s website directly.
Again, the Warping Point unboxing experience never gets old.
Let’s talk about the unique Warping Point grasp series next.
5. Warping Point Grasp Control Paddle
The Warping Point Grasp Control Paddle is the next generation paddle to the Ascent paddle, and this paddle is generally $120, but it’s currently under $50. I have NEVER seen this paddle at this price on Amazon, and it’s a lightening deal, so I imagine this will not last past 24 hours. Here’s my comprehensive review.
On YouTube, I state that this is the best paddle for control as you have control on your dinks, drops and drives. You also get impressive power given the paddle is 20mm.
If I didn’t own 3 of the Warp Point Grasp paddles already, I would pickup another 2-3 more now.
There are three paddles in this series, and I own each one. The Control paddle is my favorite, but both the Grasp Power and Grasp Balance are both solid options.
Here’s the picture of the Warping Point Grasp paddle.
Here’s a picture of the Warping Point Power paddle.
Let’s next look at the Warping Point Ascend paddle series.
6) Warping Point Ascent Pickleball Paddles
The Warping Point Ascent paddle is in the 5th position, but it’s still a great paddle. I’ve purchased so many pickleball paddles that I have lost count (here’s a few of my receipts). I strongly believe that a good unboxing experience increases the excitement of the paddle.
So, major kudos to Warping Point for doing it right with the Ascent series.
First, you get this really nice box, similar to the one below. It reminds me of a Macbook Pro box. I don’t know about you, but I’ve found myself collecting Macbook pro boxes because they are so nice. Weird habit, I know.
It’s the same feeling I had when opening the Warping Point box.
The box itself is really heavy, making it feel like higher quality.
Next, I really like the little accessories that Warping Point provides. In the box, you’ll find a pickleball paddle keychain, grip tape, a nice paddle cover, etc.
Check this out.
Here’s a picture when you remove the cover.
The paddles themselves have a really nice green and red design. The red paddle is the power paddle, and the green paddle is the control paddle.
Potential Things to Consider
While I was playing, the one thing I noticed is that my hands were slipping off the grips quite often. This happened more than my other main paddles.
So, if you purchase this paddle, I would consider using the extra grip provided. Thankfully, Warping Point provides grip tape, so it’s an easy switch.
Warping Point got me really excited from the unboxing experience, but how did the paddle actually play?
Let’s cover that next.
The Paddle Is Solid
I primarily used the Warping Point in my last 2 sessions, and am excited to use it again soon. I had never tried a pickleball paddle with the hole in the pickleball paddle that should reduce air resistance. The last 2 sessions, I played with this paddle exclusively, and gave my Vatic Pros Prism Flash 14mm and Joola Hyperion CFS 16 paddle a breather.
Let me tell you, the paddle did not disappoint. It was such a fun experience, and it’s been really exciting to see that the paddle’s Amazon’s price has gone down below $100.
In the first session, I played a regular doubles player in singles. I beat him twice with the paddle, and didn’t lose any matches.
In the second session, I played with a regular, and we swapped games. Ultimately, I came back from an 8-3 deficit in the 3rd game to win 11-9. I used this paddle and was elated with the comeback win.
Control
The Warping Point paddle provides a lot of control on your returns. The carbon fiber face material is the best pickleball paddle material in my opinion, and I liked the weaved texture design.
I generally play with a paddle that has a rim around the outside, but I didn’t miss it when playing with this paddle.
Spin
The Warping Point control paddle provided some incredible spin. On my backhands, I’ve started to put a great deal of spin trying to get the ball to the left line.
With this paddle, I was able to curve the ball so far to the left that it was difficult for my opponent multiple times to return my spin.
Power
The Warping Point paddle had decent power as well. I know that the control paddle is designed for control, but I wasn’t disappointed with the amount of power.
In terms of weight, the Warping Point Ascent paddle weighs 8.1 ounces, so it’s a medium-weight paddle.
Overall, I was very pleased with the Warping Point paddles.
Summing It Up
Overall, I really liked all of the Warping Point paddles that I’ve tried including the new Warping Point Neon and Aether series released recently. I am looking forward to trying any future versions of the Warping Point pickleball paddle brand as it continues to innovate with a premium brand at a value price.