Category: Paddle

This article may contain links that help support this website. When ALW signed with Franklin pickleball, I knew that Franklin was going to have a new line up of some really top quality pickleball paddles. One of my first pickleball paddles years ago was a Franklin pickleball paddle, so I knew that the brand produces… Read more

The number of affordable foam-core pickleball paddles has exploded in 2026. A few years ago, you generally had to spend close to $200 to get this type of construction and performance. Now, several companies are offering genuinely competitive paddles for around $100. The Spartus Spitfire, Pakle Fuse, Enhance MPP Turbo, Enhance EPP Turbo, and Friday… Read more

I don’t think I’ve been this excited for a paddle comparison all year. When the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue came out, I honestly thought it might become my favorite pickleball paddle of 2026. It had the power, spin, control and unique endurance surface I was looking for. Then Honolulu released the J6CR Crystal Blue. The… Read more

I have around 5 Ronbus pickleball paddles, and have been a fan of the paddles for a long time, so I was ecstatic to hear that Ronbus was coming out with the new Tenon paddle. I’ve been playing with the paddle exclusively recently, so I’m excited to review this paddle for you. The public release… Read more

This article may contain links that help support this website. Please see our affiliate policy for additional details. I played tennis for many years, so when I transitioned to pickleball, I wish I would have known the best pickleball paddles for tennis players. Fast forward a couple of years, I now own over 100 pickleball paddles, and… Read more

I have been obsessed with Pickleball Apes given their fun name, the unique design of their paddles, and how well I’ve heard the paddles play. My first pickleball clothing purchase was actually Pickleball Apes shirts. As such, I wanted to know which is the best Pickleball Apes pickleball paddles to share with you. Let’s go… Read more

This article may contain links that help support this website. The Coral 16mm is one of my favorite control paddles of all times, so I was so excited about the release of the Coral Pro 16mm today. I had high expectations for the Coral Pro, given that the Coral 16mm paddle has unbelievable forgiveness and… Read more

This article may contain links that help support this website. I own around 25 cheap carbon fiber pickleball paddles, and many have great playability despite the lower cost. As a background, carbon fiber is the best pickleball paddle material as the material provides great control and spin. Personally, I prefer to find cheap carbon fiber… Read more

I have around 50-75 budget pickleball paddles, ranging from a $5 pickleball paddle to a 75 pickleball paddles. It no’t just about getting a cheap pickleball paddle, but a high value pickleball paddle that plays like a $100 paddle. Here’s a part of the list of my budget pickleball paddles, but this does not include… Read more