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Woot! has select Pickleball Paddles on sale as listed below. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.
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I would say I am a 3.5 player. Played tennis and transitioned to pickleball. I've been playing for about 1 year now (4-6 hrs a week). I've owned several $200+ paddles (Joola Scorpeus, Selkirk Power Air series) and demoed many other high end paddles (Luxx, perseus, amped air, ronbus, vatic). I also had friends get started with pickleball and play with AliExpress/Temu raw carbon fiber knock offs. I sold off most of my expensive ones because they were too generic or marginally better than a Temu/Friday paddle.
My thoughts after a year of playing and introducing others.:
Category: Beginner/Intro with no background in paddle/racquet sports. Player level (0-2)
Paddle composition: Fiberglass paddles with little to no texture surface.
Cost: <$15 per paddle, <$50 for a set of 4 with bag and ball
Retailer: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Temu, Aliexpress.
If you are new to racquet sports and just want to hit around with friends, a <$15 amazon, walmart, target fiberglass paddle will suffice. Even sets with 4 paddles with balls for ~$50 is fine. It gets the family and friends outdoors and provides entertainment. Great for kids, friends, or family weekend. Great cheap and easy way to get friends and family outdoors. Easier than tennis to pick up. The small court size, simpler ball movement (less bounce, spin, speed, power), paddle/racquet length (shorter and easier to coordinate hand/eyes) make this a fun and easier game. Having a set of 2 or 4 allows to bring a match to any court, parking lot, drive way, etc. I was proficient enough with racquet sports to keep up and play a decent game but noticed my drops, spins, and control were limited by my paddle. My kids still use these and damage them all the time. These are great for introducing new players. Stay away from wooden ones. The are loud, vibrate, and deter you from wanting to play more. If its free from a promotion or something, thats fine. I would not spend any money on wooden ones.
Category: Intermediate/ Tennis or racquet ball background. 3+
Paddle composition: Carbon Fiber with raw carbon face. Carbon Fiber with spray on texture grit.
Cost: <$25-50 per paddle, Usually not sold in sets.
Retailer: Amazon, Temu, Aliexpress, private labels (Friday paddles, luzz, pickleball poker)
If you enjoy it and want to do spin, power, drops etc. a <$50 paddle works well. Temu/Aliexpress/Juciao -Raw carbon fiber paddle works just as well and provides the features you need to advance, learn, and make meaningful improvements. Downside of Temu/Ali paddles is the vendor and quality control issues. You have to deal with questionable vendors in China and hope for an ability to return. I purchased a carbon fiber face paddle only have an image of carbon fiber fabric laminated onto the face. My credit card refunded me the money. There are a lot of knock off vendors in that marketplace. You will see a lot of T700 raw carbon paddles that have similar shapes. They appear to be similar, but vary slightly on weight, balance etc. It's a bit random and difficult to find the same paddle if you like what you get. Most beginners wont notice a difference and this paddle will be 10xs better than the fiberglass paddles above. The Juciao paddles started off as a knock off brand, but now is turning into a more legitimate paddle company (but also cost more now). They are a little more consistent with their paddles. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...pt=glo2usa
Friday pickleball is another brand that offers 2 for $100. Great spin, pop, decent power. This will hold you for quite some time and even work as a backup paddle. Great customer service, good return policy. You can even borrow for "90" days if you would like to see if you like the game. Friday will at least QAQC and let you return if you are unhappy. The Friday and Juciao paddles easily rival paddles in the $150 range. https://fridaypickle.com/products/friday-paddle
Category: Advanced/ Tennis or racquet ball background. 3+
Paddle composition: Carbon Fiber with raw carbon face. Carbon Fiber with spray on texture grit.
Cost: 100+ per paddle, Usually not sold in sets.
Retailer: Amazon, Joola, Selkirk, Engage, 6 Zero etc.
If you can identify your technical strength/weakness during games, you would probably be in the $100+ range. You find paddles that correct for what you lack or want to amplify. As you get better most people move away from large sweet spots and focus on power or control. Players often own many different paddles to be able to switch their play style (unless you are that good and consistent). Little to no warranty. Paddles are consumables. They wear over time. They will need to be replaced after extensive use. Selkirk (not SLK line) is the only ones that offer a lifetime warranty.
I currently use a selkirk invikta power air as my primary to smash and have faster hands. I sold the rest of my high end paddles off due to a lack of warranty. My secondary/fun paddle is a $40 Juciao from temu. Whenever I feel I'm off my game or want to switch it up I use this paddle. It is also fun to try something different and make you focus on different aspects of your game. Currently looking to pick up a Friday paddle as well after demoing one. Great bang for your buck for $50. They all play a little different and will help you play better if you know what you are looking for. (more power, more control, bigger sweet spot).
Im a slickdealer at heart. Always looking for the best bang for your buck. The high end stuff is mostly for looks, status, and bragging rights.
You can certainly ask but it doesn't mean they are required to obey your command. It is only banned from USAP tournament. There are governing bodies where the paddle is not banned, pretty much all other associations except the USAP. Do you even know why it was banned? Yeah didn't think so. But you do you Karen. Make sure before you play anyone in rec play, go up to them and look up the paddle they are playing to make sure they are certified by the governing body of your choice. This is not the only paddle or brand that it happened to. Do you know all of the ones that are banned?
The CF paddle is sold out already along with a few others sadly. Great deal. Thanks for posting OP I've been on the lookout for a paddle as a beginner haven't played before. I was contemplating the Costco paddle set but haven't pulled the trigger.
The CF paddle is sold out already along with a few others sadly. Great deal. Thanks for posting OP I've been on the lookout for a paddle as a beginner haven't played before. I was contemplating the Costco paddle set but haven't pulled the trigger.
For beginners, you can just get any decent paddles. Only when you're serious would you need the more expensive paddles. If you played tennis at a decent level, the paddles don't really matter much.
For beginners, you can just get any decent paddles. Only when you're serious would you need the more expensive paddles. If you played tennis at a decent level, the paddles don't really matter much.
I wouldn't say that. If you are going to get into it might as well spend the extra $50 or so to get anything with carbon fiber. You outgrow the cardboard ones quick especially with no control with spin.
I wouldn't say that. If you are going to get into it might as well spend the extra $50 or so to get anything with carbon fiber. You outgrow the cardboard ones quick especially with no control with spin.
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For beginners, you can just get any decent paddles. Only when you're serious would you need the more expensive paddles. If you played tennis at a decent level, the paddles don't really matter much.
I agree with bob1054. If you are sure you will be playing pb a lot, might as well go with a decent paddle. Don't get the ultra expensive paddles, they might actually not be good for beginners, but there are ones that are beginner to intermediate all around paddles usually in the $80-120 range. I have lent some of my paddles to those playing with cheap paddles and they immediately can see and feel the difference.
My god, originally $230? What is the margin on these hunks of plastic lol. I play occasionally with coworkers, I thought you would be able to get a pair for like $12
I played a lot of pickleball during the pandemic and have been thinking about getting back into the game. But the paddle tech has changed so much and there are so many new companies now, that I don't even know where to begin.
My god, originally $230? What is the margin on these hunks of plastic lol. I play occasionally with coworkers, I thought you would be able to get a pair for like $12
From AliExpress I've got like 7 different knock offs. I have the modta spent $45, the 3s, and now joola 4 or whatever it's called rarely spent $70+
The material cost is probably $4
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I've never playedpickle ball, but my wife who already plays tennis in league, said she want's to get into pickleball, too. Would this be a good set to gift her? Or, are pickleball rackets more of an individual thing that the player should pick out for themselves?
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My thoughts after a year of playing and introducing others.:
Category: Beginner/Intro with no background in paddle/racquet sports. Player level (0-2)
Paddle composition: Fiberglass paddles with little to no texture surface.
Cost: <$15 per paddle, <$50 for a set of 4 with bag and ball
Retailer: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Temu, Aliexpress.
If you are new to racquet sports and just want to hit around with friends, a <$15 amazon, walmart, target fiberglass paddle will suffice. Even sets with 4 paddles with balls for ~$50 is fine. It gets the family and friends outdoors and provides entertainment. Great for kids, friends, or family weekend. Great cheap and easy way to get friends and family outdoors. Easier than tennis to pick up. The small court size, simpler ball movement (less bounce, spin, speed, power), paddle/racquet length (shorter and easier to coordinate hand/eyes) make this a fun and easier game. Having a set of 2 or 4 allows to bring a match to any court, parking lot, drive way, etc. I was proficient enough with racquet sports to keep up and play a decent game but noticed my drops, spins, and control were limited by my paddle. My kids still use these and damage them all the time. These are great for introducing new players. Stay away from wooden ones. The are loud, vibrate, and deter you from wanting to play more. If its free from a promotion or something, thats fine. I would not spend any money on wooden ones.
Category: Intermediate/ Tennis or racquet ball background. 3+
Paddle composition: Carbon Fiber with raw carbon face. Carbon Fiber with spray on texture grit.
Cost: <$25-50 per paddle, Usually not sold in sets.
Retailer: Amazon, Temu, Aliexpress, private labels (Friday paddles, luzz, pickleball poker)
If you enjoy it and want to do spin, power, drops etc. a <$50 paddle works well. Temu/Aliexpress/Juciao -Raw carbon fiber paddle works just as well and provides the features you need to advance, learn, and make meaningful improvements. Downside of Temu/Ali paddles is the vendor and quality control issues. You have to deal with questionable vendors in China and hope for an ability to return. I purchased a carbon fiber face paddle only have an image of carbon fiber fabric laminated onto the face. My credit card refunded me the money. There are a lot of knock off vendors in that marketplace. You will see a lot of T700 raw carbon paddles that have similar shapes. They appear to be similar, but vary slightly on weight, balance etc. It's a bit random and difficult to find the same paddle if you like what you get. Most beginners wont notice a difference and this paddle will be 10xs better than the fiberglass paddles above. The Juciao paddles started off as a knock off brand, but now is turning into a more legitimate paddle company (but also cost more now). They are a little more consistent with their paddles. https://www.aliexpress.
Friday pickleball is another brand that offers 2 for $100. Great spin, pop, decent power. This will hold you for quite some time and even work as a backup paddle. Great customer service, good return policy. You can even borrow for "90" days if you would like to see if you like the game. Friday will at least QAQC and let you return if you are unhappy. The Friday and Juciao paddles easily rival paddles in the $150 range. https://fridaypickle.co
Category: Advanced/ Tennis or racquet ball background. 3+
Paddle composition: Carbon Fiber with raw carbon face. Carbon Fiber with spray on texture grit.
Cost: 100+ per paddle, Usually not sold in sets.
Retailer: Amazon, Joola, Selkirk, Engage, 6 Zero etc.
If you can identify your technical strength/weakness during games, you would probably be in the $100+ range. You find paddles that correct for what you lack or want to amplify. As you get better most people move away from large sweet spots and focus on power or control. Players often own many different paddles to be able to switch their play style (unless you are that good and consistent). Little to no warranty. Paddles are consumables. They wear over time. They will need to be replaced after extensive use. Selkirk (not SLK line) is the only ones that offer a lifetime warranty.
I currently use a selkirk invikta power air as my primary to smash and have faster hands. I sold the rest of my high end paddles off due to a lack of warranty. My secondary/fun paddle is a $40 Juciao from temu. Whenever I feel I'm off my game or want to switch it up I use this paddle. It is also fun to try something different and make you focus on different aspects of your game. Currently looking to pick up a Friday paddle as well after demoing one. Great bang for your buck for $50. They all play a little different and will help you play better if you know what you are looking for. (more power, more control, bigger sweet spot).
Im a slickdealer at heart. Always looking for the best bang for your buck. The high end stuff is mostly for looks, status, and bragging rights.
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But if you only play in rec play, does it really matter? In for 1.
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Its much thicker than the others with honeycomb core.
I played a lot of pickleball during the pandemic and have been thinking about getting back into the game. But the paddle tech has changed so much and there are so many new companies now, that I don't even know where to begin.
The material cost is probably $4
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