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Pickleball Paddle Selection Guide

 Start here to find your perfect pickleball paddle!

A properly-fitted paddle will:   Reduce InjuriesIncrease endurance,  Improve your on-court performance

Welcome to the Pickleball Paddle Selection Guide. Whether you're new to pickleball or an advanced player, the Paddle Selection Guide will help you narrow down the many choices and find the paddle that is best for you.

 I. Step One –Hand Size? (Click on your hand size)

  • Small Hand – we recommend a paddle with a 4 inch circumference grip 
  • Medium Hand  - we recommend a paddle with a 4 ¼ inch circumference grip
  • Large Hand – we recommend a paddle with a 4 ½  inch circumference grip

Read -- Why Grip Size Matters


Read -- Three Ways to Determine Hand Size

For a short cut, click on a paddle below for listings of paddles that match the description:


 

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Swinger Wood Paddle Taiwan made Diller Wood Pickleball Paddle Diller Wood Paddle (Made in USA) Ace-2 Wood Paddle
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Swinger Pickleball Paddle Diller (Taiwan) Pickleball Paddle Diller Pickleball Paddle Ace-2 Wooden Pickleball Paddle by Onix Sports

Swinger Paddles are a great value and are quite durable. However, they are extremely heavy. 

 


  • Weight Class: Super Heavy (11.4-13.1 oz.)  



The Diller Taiwan pickleball paddle is an inexpensive, durable, wood pickleball paddle.
 
The common Diller customer is a school, YMCA or other group that provides inexpensive pickleball paddles for beginners to enjoy.

  • Weight Class: Super Heavy (9.8-10.5)


Diller Paddles are made from solid plywood and will last forever, but are extremely heavy. The common Diller customer is a school, community center, YMCA or other group that provides paddles for youth recreation. 

  • Weight Class: Super Heavy (10.8-12 oz.)


Ace-2 Paddles tend to be the lightest of all the wood paddles. Ace-2 paddles have a wrapped handle and wrist strap. These paddles are a favorite of YMCAs and community centers. 


  • Weight Class: Super Heavy (8.6-10.5 oz.)


Club Wood Paddle Master Wood Paddle Pro II Wood Paddle Spike's Lite Paddle
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Club Pickleball Paddle Master Pickleball Paddle Pro II Pickleball Paddle Spike's Lite Pickleball Paddle

Club Paddles are solid plywood paddles that are painted in a variety of fun and colorful designs. Like all wood paddles, Club Paddles are extremely heavy. 

  • Weight Class: Super Heavy (10.1-11.9oz.)

Master Paddles last forever but are super heavy. These paddles have a tapered natural wood handle. 

  • Weight Class: Super Heavy (12-13.9 oz.)

Pro II Paddles are made from seven layer plywood and last forever but are extremely heavy.

  • Weight Class: Super Heavy (12.3 - 13 oz.)

Spike's Lite Paddle is a great paddle at a great price. High quality materials and workmanship but no fancy frills. That's the way Spike likes it.

  • Weight Class: Lightweight
Slammer Paddle (Composite) Stryker Composite Paddle Power Paddle by Pro Lite Graphite Slammer Paddle
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Slammer pickleball paddle Stryker Pickleball Paddle Graphite Slammer Paddle

Slammer paddles are perfect for the beginner. It is light weight with a long handle and comes in a variety of bright fun colors. Kids love the Slammer.


  • Weight Class: Light Weight





Stryker Composite paddles are very similar to the Slammer Composite, but have a longer paddle face. It is just a dollar more than a Slammer but provides a larger sweet spot. 

  • Weight Class: Light Weight



Power paddles pack a punch. Heavy with the longest of all composite paddles the Power can really swing.

  • Weight Class:  Heavy Weight

Graphite Slammer is lightweight and good for all levels of play! 

 

    Weight Class:  Light Weight

 

    

Enforcer Graphite Paddle Z5 Widebody - Composite Paddle Stryker Graphite Paddle Magnum Graphite Stealth - Classic
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Enforcer Pickleball Paddle Composite Z5 Pickleball Paddle Stryker Graphite Pickleball Paddle Magnum Graphite Stealth - Classic Pickleball Paddle

Enforcer paddles have a unique tear-drop shape with an extra long handle. The long handle is great for whipping shots over the net.


  • Weight Class: Light Weight
 
Z 5 Widebody Composite Paddle provides power with a classic pickleball paddle shape.  The "Z" has a tennis style grip and excellent workmanship.

  • Weight Class: Heavy Weight




The Graphite Stryker is lightweight and has a large hitting surface.  It is used by many players of all different skill levels.  Many advanced players use this paddle because of the added control that the graphite provides.

  • Weight Class: Light Weight



Magnum Graphite Stealth - Classic is, a classic. It's traditional paddle face, 4 inch circumference grip and slightly longer handle make it perfect for many people.

  • Weight Class: Middle Weight



Magnum Graphite Stealth-Burst Elite Graphite Paddle Champion Graphite Paddle Champion Aluminum Core Pickleball Paddle
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Magnum Graphite Stealth Pickleball Paddle Elite Pickleball Paddle Champion Pickleball Paddle Champion Aluminum Core Paddle

Magnum Graphite Stealth - The Magnum Graphite Stealth is a graphite paddle with a classic pickleball paddle shape and updated graphics.

  • Weight Class: Middle Weight




Elite paddles have a tear-drop shape with an extra long handle. The long handle is ideal for a wrist whip on the ball.


  • Weight Class: Light Weight



Champion paddles are our most popular starter paddle. They come in five colors and two grip sizes. You can't go wrong with a Champion Graphite.

  • Weight Class: Middle Weight


Champion Aluminum Core paddles have a classic pickleball paddle shape and a tennis style grip.  


  • Weight Class: Middle Weight
Revolution Pickleball Paddle Legacy Paddle Graphite Storm Pickleball Paddle Wilson Xcel Graphite-Composite Paddle
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Legacy Pickleball Paddle Graphite Storm Pickleball Paddle Wilson Xcel Graphite Paddle

Revolution paddles use an asymmetrical shape to scoop up the ground balls. Revolution paddles only come in the 4.5 circumference grip and a four inch handle length.

  • Weight Class: Middle Weight



Legacy Paddles are a classic shaped paddle with a Nomex core and fiberglass face. Legacy Paddles have tennis style grips and graphics honoring the island birthplace of pickleball.  

  • Weight Class: Middle Weight

Graphite Storm paddles offer a unique subtle texture from the swirls of paint on the paddle face. The shape is classic with a 4.5 inch circumference grip on a 4.5 inch long handle.

  • Weight Class: Middle Weight

 

New Wilson Xcel paddle with a graphite face and Power Comb Core Design.  The Excel is the top pop of all the Wilson paddles. The black edge guard reinforces the Excel's solid construction.   

 

      Weight Class: Middle Weight

Venom Paddle Blaster Graphite Pickleball Paddle Attack Paddle Graphite Z5 Widebody Pickleball Paddle
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Venom Composite Pickleball Paddle Blaster Pickleball Paddle Attack Graphite Pickleball Paddle Graphite Z5 Widebody Pickleball paddle
The NEW VENOM paddle is produced with the latest innovation in core technology, PFG2 Core.  Long handle, sleek design for increased power and control.
 
 
 
        Weight Class: Middle Weight
 
 

Blaster paddles have a wide hitting surface, a longer handle and a four inch circumference grip. The Blaster was rated as one of the graphite paddles with the greatest amount of deflection.

  • Weight Class: Middle Weight





Pickleball Inc.'s newest graphite paddle. This lightweight paddle was built for control at the net.


  • Weight Class: Light Weight

Graphite Z5 Widebody paddle have become extremely popular due to their classic shape and superior quality. Available only in the tennis style 4.5 inch circumference grip.

  • Weight Class: Middle Weight
Core-2 Composite Pickleball Paddle Impact Graphite Paddle Stretch LITE (Fiberglass Face Paddle) Phoenix Pro Paddle
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Core-2 Pickleball Paddle Impact Pickleball Paddle Long pickleball paddle Phoenix Pro Pickleball Paddle

Core-2 Paddles are ideal for the experienced player who is looking to perfect their skills. Considered a hybrid for it's blend of power and balance. 


  • Weight Class: Middle Weight





This is the newest paddle from Pro-Lite sports  Lightweight paddle, hybrid of Magnum Graphite Stealth and Enforcer.  Has longest reach of all Pro-Lite paddles. Superior accuracy and balance.

  • Weight Class: Light Weight

Stretch Lite paddles are longest pickleball paddles on the market. Experienced players wanting to add reach to their game will want to try the Stretch Lite. 

 
 
  • Weight Class: Heavy Weight


 Phoenix Pro Composite paddle by Paddletek is great for the experienced player, provides controllable power and 'touch'.

 
 
  • Middle/Heavy weight
Sweet Spot Pro Paddle Power Play Pro Pickleball Paddle Signature Composite Paddle Wilson Champ Graphite Paddle
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Sweet Spot Pro Paddle Power Play Pro Composite paddle Signature Composite Paddle Wilson Champ Graphite paddle
The Sweet Spot Pro is an innovative design that creates a paddle that is nothing but 'sweet spot'. A ball returned from any area on the paddle will feel like you hit the Sweet Spot.

  • Middle Weight

The Power Play Pro shaves a little material from the bottom of the paddle, moving the center of gravity forward, giving you more power when you use your wrist.

 

       Weight Class:  Middle Weight

 

The newest paddle from Onix Sports developed by National Champion Steve Wong!



  • Weight Class:  Middle weight


NEW from Wilson-Champ Graphite Paddle, lightweight and rimless!  
 
 
      Weight Class: Light Weight
Wilson BLX Graphite Paddle Phoenix Ultra Paddle Whomper Champion Paddle Bundle - Two Champion Paddles and Six Balls
Our Price: $89.99

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Wilson BLX Graphite Paddle Phoenix Ultra Pickleball Paddle Whomper Pickleball Paddle Champion Paddle Bundle - TWO Champion Paddles and SIX Pickleballs



NEW Wilson BLX Graphite Paddle, rimless, lightweight paddle with Power Comb Core design to soften hits.

      Weight Class:  Light Weight

A paddle for the serious pickleball player.  Heavy paddle with lots of power!

 
 
  • Weight Class:  Super Heavy


Whompers have the widest paddle face of any paddle we sell.  Due to the huge size of the face, the handle is relatively short. Great for the experienced player who wants a large faced paddle. 

  • Weight Class: Heavy Weight




Two Champion Paddles and Six Balls. You choose the colors and grip sizes. The Champion Paddle is a classic and great for all levels of play. A great introductory set.

  • Weight Class: Middle Weight
   
 
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