Paddle Reviews

Every paddle reviewed is tested on court — not just unboxed.

Gearbox Pro Power Elongated pickleball paddle

Gearbox paddle review Jun 9, 2026

Gearbox Pro Power Elongated Review: The Carbon-Rib Paddle Built Like a Tank

Gearbox skips the honeycomb core entirely, using carbon-fiber ribs (Solid Span Technology) instead — and the result is a paddle unlike anything else on the market.

4.3

$275

Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro pickleball paddle

Paddletek paddle review Apr 8, 2026

Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro Review: A Reliable All-Rounder From a Trusted Brand

Paddletek's Tempest Wave Pro is a solid, consistent performer that delivers dependable all-around play. Not flashy — just works.

4.1

$150

Franklin Ben Johns Signature pickleball paddle

Franklin paddle review Feb 3, 2026

Franklin Ben Johns Signature Paddle Review: The Budget Paddle That Overachieves

Franklin's Ben Johns signature paddle streets around $70 and is one of the best bang-for-buck options for new players. It plays better than it has any right to at this price.

4.0

$70

Engage paddle review Dec 9, 2025

Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 Review: The Control Specialist That Serious Players Trust

Engage has a cult following among 4.0+ players who prioritize feel and control. The Pursuit MX 6.0 shows why — if you can stomach the price.

4.4

$130

Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL pickleball paddle

Selkirk paddle review Oct 21, 2025

Selkirk SLK Halo Control XL Review: A Carbon Control Paddle That Punches Above Its Price

The SLK Halo Control XL puts a raw carbon face and Selkirk build quality in a mid-priced control paddle. After eight weeks of testing, here's where it lands.

4.2

$120

Joola Ben Johns Hyperion 16mm pickleball paddle

Joola paddle review Sep 2, 2025

Joola Ben Johns Hyperion 16mm Review: The Benchmark Paddle Everyone Compares Against

Six weeks with the paddle that launched a thousand comparisons. Is the Joola Ben Johns Hyperion 16mm still worth it now that it's dropped to around $160 in a crowded market?

4.5

$160

Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16mm pickleball paddle

Vatic Pro paddle review Jul 14, 2025

Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16mm Review: The Budget King That's Making Me Question My $220 Paddle

After six weeks and 40+ hours on court, we put the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16mm through its paces. Spoiler: it's absurdly good for $99.

4.3

$99