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expiredgaamn114 | Staff posted Jan 05, 2025 12:44 AM
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Franklin Sports Pickleball Paddle and Ball Set $9.78 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+

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Amazon [amazon.com] has Franklin Sports Pickleball Paddle and Ball Set for $9.78. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+.


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  • 2 PLAYER SET: The Activator pickleball starter set comes complete with (2) wood pickleball paddles and (2) X-40 outdoor pickleballs so you have everything you need for a two player game
  • DURABLE PADDLES: The Activator wooden pickleball paddles are built with heavy-duty, 7-ply wood and a non-slip comfort grip to provide premium performance and durability match after match
  • X-40 PICKLEBALLS: This set comes with (2) X-40 outdoor pickleballs, made for ultimate precision and durability as the official pickleball of USA Pickleball (USAPA)
  • GREAT FOR BEGINNERS: This all-in-one, 2 player starter set is perfect for pickleball beginners to stock up on all the equipment needed to hit the courts and join the fun!
  • USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED: Both the Activator wooden pickleball paddles and X-40 outdoor pickleballs are approved for competitive and tournament play by USA Pickleball (USAPA)
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Amazon [amazon.com] has Franklin Sports Pickleball Paddle and Ball Set for $9.78. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+.


Product Description from Amazon
  • 2 PLAYER SET: The Activator pickleball starter set comes complete with (2) wood pickleball paddles and (2) X-40 outdoor pickleballs so you have everything you need for a two player game
  • DURABLE PADDLES: The Activator wooden pickleball paddles are built with heavy-duty, 7-ply wood and a non-slip comfort grip to provide premium performance and durability match after match
  • X-40 PICKLEBALLS: This set comes with (2) X-40 outdoor pickleballs, made for ultimate precision and durability as the official pickleball of USA Pickleball (USAPA)
  • GREAT FOR BEGINNERS: This all-in-one, 2 player starter set is perfect for pickleball beginners to stock up on all the equipment needed to hit the courts and join the fun!
  • USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED: Both the Activator wooden pickleball paddles and X-40 outdoor pickleballs are approved for competitive and tournament play by USA Pickleball (USAPA)

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Model: Franklin Sports Pickleball 2 Player Activator Wood Pickleball Paddles and 2 X-40 Pickleballs Set, Multi

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Jan 05, 2025 01:47 AM
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darktemplarJan 05, 2025 01:47 AM
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Start with fiberglass paddles. Pretty inexpensive for a set and lighter than wooden paddles.
Jan 05, 2025 01:59 AM
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Jan 05, 2025 02:00 AM
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vivdealJan 05, 2025 02:00 AM
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Quote from darktemplar :
Start with fiberglass paddles. Pretty inexpensive for a set and lighter than wooden paddles.
Thanks any recommendations?
Jan 05, 2025 02:44 AM
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animeeeeJan 05, 2025 02:44 AM
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Quote from darktemplar :
Start with fiberglass paddles. Pretty inexpensive for a set and lighter than wooden paddles.
I agree! You can find fiberglass sets for around $12-$15 if you filter by price on amazon
Jan 05, 2025 02:48 AM
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prettySlickDealJan 05, 2025 02:48 AM
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These are heavy as hell and completely made of wood. Maybe buy these for children but these will last about one game before you realize you need to buy a real pickleball paddle.

Selkirk makes a relatively cheap two pack and Friday paddle is always selling a combo deal
Jan 05, 2025 02:49 AM
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brainstormerJan 05, 2025 02:49 AM
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Quote from pizzaslut :
I bought this and I went from a 3.0 to a 4.25 within a month.
Imagine if you built the paddle by hand from wood, you will reach 10 in no time!
Jan 05, 2025 03:14 AM
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Tree99Jan 05, 2025 03:14 AM
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Quote from prettySlickDeal :
These are heavy as hell and completely made of wood. Maybe buy these for children but these will last about one game before you realize you need to buy a real pickleball paddle.

Selkirk makes a relatively cheap two pack and Friday paddle is always selling a combo deal
These will be pretty discouraging for children and probably even not safe due to the weight. The significantly higher swing weight of wooden paddles can put a lot of strain on the wrist, and maybe worse for children without enough strength.

Skip these wooden ones all together. In fact, don't even get them if they were passing them out for free. They'll just discourage you from the game because they're that bad. Get a set of fiberglass ones for about $15-$20 on Amazon, or go straight to AliExpress and get a starter set of carbon paddles for around $20

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Jan 05, 2025 03:55 AM
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BoondockswJan 05, 2025 03:55 AM
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Quote from prettySlickDeal :
These are heavy as hell and completely made of wood. Maybe buy these for children but these will last about one game before you realize you need to buy a real pickleball paddle.

Selkirk makes a relatively cheap two pack and Friday paddle is always selling a combo deal
Link to the better ones
Jan 05, 2025 04:14 AM
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bilyclubJan 05, 2025 04:14 AM
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Plywood garbage. If you're serious about playing be prepared to spend a hundred or so on a carbon fiber paddle.
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Jan 05, 2025 05:59 AM
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LivelySink338Jan 05, 2025 05:59 AM
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I rather play real sports
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Jan 05, 2025 06:03 AM
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MysteriousKarmaJan 05, 2025 06:03 AM
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Quote from bilyclub :
Plywood garbage. If you're serious about playing be prepared to spend a hundred or so on a carbon fiber paddle.
No need to spend 100 to start, but know that after you play more than 6 months you'll probably consider something in the 100-200 range for a paddle. Here's a crash course for some paddles:

Best starter set: Friday pickleball. The 2 pack for 100 is one of the best starter options.. they have a 100 day return policy as well that may help,

Best starter paddle: the 11six24 jellybean blemish sale for 60 bucks they do occasionally is really great, and would last you a bit longer than the Friday would

Best upgraded starter: vatic saga flash (100 bucks)

I've been an ambassador for bread & butter for a bit now too and really like all of their offerings. They are a bit more expensive to start, but also they have great service and the love it policy for 30 day returns even if it's been played with... They are a little pricier at 140-170 shipped, feel free to reach out for a code.
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Jan 05, 2025 06:03 AM
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bullieblackJan 05, 2025 06:03 AM
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Quote from LivelySink338 :
I rather play real sports
Hold on, I'm grabbing my popcorn for this.
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Jan 05, 2025 06:15 AM
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bob1054Jan 05, 2025 06:15 AM
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Go with a friend. Borrow a paddle and see if you like pickleball in general. Then if you want to commit spend that money for a cheap carbon fiber one. That'll hold you over for 6 months or even a year as you're refining your skills. A cheap paddle you'll outgrow easily in a month. The cheap ones bounce funny, they don't grip the ball, and don't have good of control.

Or go out a few times with a friend to try out pickleball.

I disagree with the "real sport" comment too. It's easy enough to play and hard enough to master. You can play mostly anywhere with any age and you can burn 1000 calories so easy.
Jan 05, 2025 06:23 AM
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hizzledizzleJan 05, 2025 06:23 AM
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Quote from Boondocksw :
Link to the better ones
I'm not sure if this is a good deal or not, but Monoprice has carbon fiber paddle sets for $50.

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=43639

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Specification:

Material: Full Carbon Fiber (Toray carbon fiber) + PE / Aluminum /Paper inner core
Weight:8 oz
face width:7.87 in
Thickness:0.59 in
Length:15.74 in
Package includes: 2 Rackets + 4 balls + 1 carrying bag
Edit: sorry, replied to the wrong comment. Was trying to point out a carbon fiber option under $100.
Last edited by hizzledizzle January 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM.

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Jan 05, 2025 03:06 PM
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ash78Jan 05, 2025 03:06 PM
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Quote from LivelySink338 :
I rather play real sports
Ouch.

Look, just because a game is only played by people under 25 and over 65 doesn't mean it isn't a real sport Smilie

Also looking to get started now that my city has turned every single open space into a pickleball court. At least when the fad dies, I'm only out $50-$100 and not millions of taxpayer dollars...I say that only half-jokingly as a former daily racquetball player.

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