T700 Raw Carbon Fiber Pickleball Racket with Endura Friction Surface, 16mm Polymer Core $30

echan00

Mar 11, 2026 6:14 PM

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echan00Mar 11, 2026 6:14 PM

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is this any good or worth it?

jaqnabox

Mar 11, 2026 6:24 PM

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jaqnaboxMar 11, 2026 6:24 PM

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Basic Gen 2 paddle for $30. Technology wise, big brands are pushing gen4 paddles and mid size are around gen3. This was considered newer technology in 2023ish.
Most beginners/intermediate players wont notice a big difference between gen 2 and 3.

Pros would be that you can find this paddle on amazon again if you really like it or want to refer to someone. Each model will be slightly different, but you have to play with it to figure it out. Its good enough for someone with experience with racquet sports to pick up and notice a difference. Cheap enough to learn and grow with. If you never played, Id stick with the $12 range or a set of 4 for $40. If you are moving up from starter set, this is good value.

Reputable Budget Brand that has newer paddle tech.
Friday Gen 2 -$60-70, Gen 3 - $100, Gen 4 - $120-160
Vatic Gen2 - $90, Gen 4 - $110

Generic gen 1 (temu) ~ $20
Generic starter set paddle ~ $12

PM me if you want additional recommendations or advice.

Last edited by jaqnabox March 11, 2026 at 11:43 AM.

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jaqnabox

Mar 11, 2026 8:17 PM

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jaqnaboxMar 11, 2026 8:17 PM

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Quote from echan00

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is this any good or worth it?

Good enough (bang for your buck) if you have a decent forehand/backhand.

If you enjoy the game and want to learn/play more, then this is plenty.

If you are completely new and know nothing of the game, you can get away with cheap $10 paddles or borrow a friends paddle until you decide you want to do more.

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fwtonyt

Mar 12, 2026 3:23 AM

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fwtonytMar 12, 2026 3:23 AM

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decent but not great value.

jaqnabox

Mar 12, 2026 4:27 PM

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jaqnaboxMar 12, 2026 4:27 PM

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For comparison:
https://slickdeals.net/f/19285905-head-radical-nite-pickleball-paddle-now-just-89-and-free-shipping?v=1
Gen 2 paddle by a larger sports brand. $89. There may be minor quality differences and support - However not 3xs as much.

https://slickdeals.net/f/19178803-16mm-suvic-s-carbon-fiber-honeycomb-core-pickleball-paddle-9-99-free-shipping-w-prime?v=1&src=SiteSearch
Gen 2 paddle. Unknown brand and support. $10. Difficult to replicate.

https://slickdeals.net/f/19261858-joola-scorpeus-3s-14mm-16mm-pickleball-paddle-64-free-shipping-at-big-5-sporting-goods?v=1&src=SiteSearch
Gen 3. Big brand. $64. Big box store. Support via store or brand. Can replicate.

romanstnt

Mar 14, 2026 1:56 AM

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romanstntMar 14, 2026 1:56 AM

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I have the blue edged 16mm version of this paddle and love it! It's my daily driver over the multitude of my other more expensive paddles. I'm a controlled player preferring spin and placement over raw power. I do punish pop-ups with hard smashes (and this paddle does fine with that), but the majority of the time, it's the "smart" placement over the "brute" play that wins. I noticed that when I play with power paddles, more of my hits go out anyways.

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the_mishka

Mar 18, 2026 8:29 PM

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the_mishkaMar 18, 2026 8:29 PM

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thank you for the code. I tried once and it worked. second time it didn't but after a little research I found that Amazon codes work only once

Last edited by the_mishka March 23, 2026 at 05:23 AM.

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