S Tier Paddles in 2024

These are the current paddles we consider on top of the game for a variety of reasons. Could be overall top peformance, best bang for your buck, etc.

Brand

Pickleball ApesSee all paddles
Pickleball ApesSee all paddles

Price

$180|SixZero Click for an updated price
$169.99|Click for an updated price
$251.99|Click for an updated price
$139.99|Click for an updated price
$180|Ronbus Click for an updated price
$169.99|Click for an updated price
$180|Ronbus Click for an updated price
$250|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.31716.4516.316.516.416.516

Width

7.677.57.77.57.67.57.9

Core Thickness

1616.520161616.51620

Core Material

Polymer HoneycombNarrow-cell Honeycomb Poly CoreThikset HoneycombOptimized C7 PolymersPolypropylene HoneycombNarrow-cell Honeycomb Poly CorePolypropylene HoneycombThikset Honeycomb

Facing Material

Japanese Toray 700K Raw CarbonDuPont™ Kevlar® x Toray T700 CarbonfiberCarbon FiberRaw TORAY T700 Carbon FiberRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber TexturedDuPont™ Kevlar® x Toray T700 CarbonfiberRaw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber TexturedFlorek Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.1 - 8.18 - 8.27.8 - 8.18 - 8.27.9 - 8.38 - 8.48 - 8.47.9 - 8.3

Handle Length

5.56.255.355.35.55.55.55.25

Handle Grip Circumference

4.18754.254.254.1254.1254.254.1254.25

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