Best Paddles in 2024

Browse a list of some of the most popular pickleball paddles on the market.

Best Paddles by Skill Level

Beginners

These paddles favor control over power. They're also in the lower price range. Unless you know you'll be hooked right away, why not start with a paddle under $100.
Drive 2
AdidasDrive 2
$79.99|
Prism Flash 16mm
Vatic ProPrism Flash 16mm
$99.99|

Intermediate

If you're ready for something with a higher quality build, these are for you. Most of these won't break the bank and will last a good while. Carbon Fiber paddles in the $100 range dominate this space.
Prism Flash 16mm
Vatic ProPrism Flash 16mm
$99.99|
XS XSPAK Carbon Fiber
XS XSPAKXS XSPAK Carbon Fiber
$99.99|
Black Diamond Power 16mm
SixZeroBlack Diamond Power 16mm
$180|SixZero
Mach 1 Forza 16mm
VolairMach 1 Forza 16mm
$179.99|

Advanced

If you play several times a week, are a 4.0 and above, don't mind spending $$$ on paddles, you may enjoy some of these. You don't have to spend this kind of money to get a premium paddle. Paddles at this price point allow companies like Joola, Selkirk, etc. to grow the game.
Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16
JoolaBen Johns Perseus CFS 16
$249.95|
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16
JoolaBen Johns Hyperion CFS 16
$219.95|
Black Ace LG
PROKENNEXBlack Ace LG
$250|

Best Paddles by Tier

Note: this is a subjective list based on paddles we've played with, people we talk to, and additional research/reading online. This is very much subject to change as the market changes monthly these days.

C Tier

Our C Tier paddles. We just think for your money there's a couple better ones on the market.
Halo Control Max
SelkirkHalo Control Max
$140|
SLK Halo - XL (Control Series)
SelkirkSLK Halo - XL (Control Series)
$140|
Alchemy 16mm
Vatic ProAlchemy 16mm
$179.99|Vatic Pro