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expiredPennyFound | Staff posted May 15, 2025 5:10 AM

Pickleball Paddles: JOOLA Tyson McGuffin 3S 14mm

$150

$280

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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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May 16, 2025 3:26 PM
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O_Deals_OMay 16, 2025 3:26 PM
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Someone share links to other beginner pb rackets that can also be used in tournament play.
May 16, 2025 3:27 PM
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iBuyCellPhonesMay 16, 2025 3:27 PM
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Quote from Backhome77 :
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?
I get my paddles from Aliexpress, plenty of them are highly reviewed on reddit, youtube etc. I have a Juciao paddle "Pickleball Paddle Carbon Surface with High Grit & Spin USAPA Compliant Enhanced Power Sweet Spot T700 Raw Carbon Fiber Paddle"
It's extremely good, on par with any high end paddle you could get
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May 16, 2025 3:42 PM
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gforce1976May 16, 2025 3:42 PM
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I bought. I play my wife/friends on a court by my house or at their club, couldn't care less about tournaments.
May 16, 2025 3:59 PM
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DstufliMay 16, 2025 3:59 PM
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Quote from sam_ay :
How is this paddle?

https://sport.woot.com/offers/qyn...cnt_wp_0_9
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.
It's not an optimized for the price paddle at full cost. If you are going to play regularly, $100 is about the starting point for a competitive paddle. That would be the Vatic Pro V7 Flash for most advanced beginner players. It has it's drawbacks such as lacking power, but it's commonly also used by a small percentage of advanced players, so it has staying power for most players.

For a bit more, 11six24 makes probably the most recommended bang for the buck paddles right now and they are widely used in advanced play.

Pickleball Apes Pulse line is popular right now as are the Joola Gen 4's when you get into the most expensive paddles. Franklin C45 is hot right now also. Of course, paddle preference is highly personal so you'll get a lot of thoughts the more people you ask.
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May 16, 2025 4:01 PM
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QFTMay 16, 2025 4:01 PM
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Quote from Odub :
Someone share links to other beginner pb rackets that can also be used in tournament play.
Best option: buy a Vatic Pro Prism Flash (100% consistent control) or a Pegasus Jellybean (a little more power/pop, still a lot of control, shorter with faster hand speed). Or the Friday Fever which is coming out today, but that's a little more of an intermediate paddle. 16mm is a good thick size for good control. Those paddles are all $90-100, and $10 off promo codes are all over the internet.

Other good options: $59 Friday paddle (wears out faster), $50-80ish Juciao paddles off of AliExpress (most aren't tourney approved, hit or miss quality)

Don't go to a department store for your paddles, they're pretty crap.
Last edited by QFT May 16, 2025 at 09:06 AM.
May 16, 2025 4:03 PM
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the_aarongMay 16, 2025 4:03 PM
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Quote from sam_ay :
How is this paddle? https://sport.woot.com/offers/qyn...cnt_wp_0_9Its 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.
I'd check out 11Six24, a newer brand that is quickly becoming popular given their great value. They make some really great paddles (newest tech/designs and higher build quality/durability) that are better than most of the $250+ paddles out there for around $160, since they spend very little on marketing. I'm currently using their Hurache-X Power and really enjoy it. You can use promo code WELCOME10 to get another $10 off and free shipping as well.
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May 16, 2025 4:08 PM
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the_aarongMay 16, 2025 4:08 PM
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Quote from QFT :
Best option: buy a Vatic Pro Prism Flash (100% consistent control) or a Pegasus Jellybean (a little more power/pop, still a lot of control, shorter with faster hand speed). Or the Friday Fever which is coming out today, but that's a little more of an intermediate paddle. 16mm is a good thick size for good control. Those paddles are all $90-100, and $10 off promo codes are all over the internet.Other good options: $59 Friday paddle (wears out faster), $50-80ish Juciao paddles off of AliExpress (most aren't tourney approved, hit or miss quality)Don't go to a department store for your paddles, they're pretty crap.
I really liked my two Juciao paddles (knockoffs of the Pegasus and Perseus) but they broke down fairly quickly for me and lacked the power I was looking for. I used this paddle ~1x per week with the lower-ranked friends I play with (not extremely competitive/hard hitting games). Paddle face went dead in about 6months of use. Still fun though for around $37/paddle. I think prices have risen on these since then though...

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May 16, 2025 4:23 PM
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MrBlackFridayMay 16, 2025 4:23 PM
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Quote from TalentedKite7810 :
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'm in the wrong business, basically an upgraded ping pong paddle. Probably $10 or less to produce in china.
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May 16, 2025 4:24 PM
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sam_ayMay 16, 2025 4:24 PM
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Quote from the_aarong :
I'd check out 11Six24, a newer brand that is quickly becoming popular given their great value. They make some really great paddles (newest tech/designs and higher build quality/durability) that are better than most of the $250+ paddles out there for around $160, since they spend very little on marketing. I'm currently using their Hurache-X Power and really enjoy it. You can use promo code WELCOME10 to get another $10 off and free shipping as well.
Thanks for the response, but it if my budget at the moment. I saw a 2 pack of the paddles I listed for 80 bucks. It comes with a bag as well which is handy but not a huge deal. Hence, I thought for 40 bucks it could be a good paddle and maybe I can sell the second one for that price or keep it until the first one goes bad.

I do have paddles (Engage Pursuit MX, which cost $200 at that time in early 2021) but those have been in the car for over 3 years now as I've been thinking of starting at some point but never got down to getting to the courts. So I believe the ones I have must not be useful anymore, but I haven't tried. Hence, I thought perhaps the 2 for 80 deal could be good if the technology is somewhat in line with the current paddle market.
May 16, 2025 4:27 PM
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sam_ayMay 16, 2025 4:27 PM
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Quote from Dstufli :
It's not an optimized for the price paddle at full cost. If you are going to play regularly, $100 is about the starting point for a competitive paddle. That would be the Vatic Pro V7 Flash for most advanced beginner players. It has it's drawbacks such as lacking power, but it's commonly also used by a small percentage of advanced players, so it has staying power for most players.

For a bit more, 11six24 makes probably the most recommended bang for the buck paddles right now and they are widely used in advanced play.

Pickleball Apes Pulse line is popular right now as are the Joola Gen 4's when you get into the most expensive paddles. Franklin C45 is hot right now also. Of course, paddle preference is highly personal so you'll get a lot of thoughts the more people you ask.
There is 2 pack for $80 on woot. So about 40 bucks a paddle with a free bag to go with. What I'm not sure about right now is the paddle tech advancement in the last 4 years or so. The brands that I knew of in 2020 no longer seem the top brands... Or maybe they still are except that the other companies have taken over the marketing engine while the previous companies are relying more on their early brand value.

Anyways, appreciate the response.
May 16, 2025 4:43 PM
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supermanrobMay 16, 2025 4:43 PM
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Quote from TalentedKite7810 :
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
Is this anywhere near the level you & your coworkers play at?
If not yes this may be an excessive cost.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd6PLWENCxA
May 16, 2025 4:51 PM
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turbodogMay 16, 2025 4:51 PM
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Seems pretty expensive for a piece of non-sporting goods.
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May 16, 2025 4:58 PM
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CaseCRM4May 16, 2025 4:58 PM
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Quote from superslickz :
The JOOLA Perseus MOD TA 15 16mm Pro Player Edition lost its USAP certification hence the sale price.But if you only play in rec play, does it really matter? In for 1.
It is banned because it isn't fair. So if you don't want to cheat, yes it matters
May 16, 2025 5:05 PM
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CaseCRM4May 16, 2025 5:05 PM
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Quote from Backhome77 :
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?
Yes it is, but just know this paddle is technically illegal, essentially for being "too good."

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May 16, 2025 5:08 PM
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CaseCRM4May 16, 2025 5:08 PM
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Quote from gforce1976 :
I bought. I play my wife/friends on a court by my house or at their club, couldn't care less about tournaments.
It isn't so much about the tournaments as it is that you are using a paddle that is essential considered to be "too good" that it give an unfair advantage. Some consider it a form of cheating, so don't be surprised if someone who takes things a little too seriously throws a fit one day.

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