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Front view of a black Honolulu J6CR pickleball paddle with a blue edge guard and grip, featuring large vertical J6CR text and USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED marking.
Honolulu J6CR Carbon Fiber/Fiberglass Pickleball Paddle
  2 Colors
$195 Free Gift
Front view of a black Honolulu J6CR pickleball paddle with a blue edge guard and grip, featuring large vertical J6CR text and USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED marking.

Honolulu J6CR Carbon Fiber/Fiberglass

Current price: $195

  • Exit Velocity 41.54 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7595
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1366.33 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7421
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.21 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9686
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 886.20 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6236
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5644
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.32 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4564
    Handle Avg Head
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Six Zero Coral Pro Elongated UPA-A Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
  2 Colors
$220 Used from $174.95 New Release
Back view of a black pickleball paddle with "CORAL PRO RCD-E 16MM" and "SIXZERO" text in purple.

Six Zero Coral Pro Elongated UPA-A Carbon Fiber

Current price: $220

  • Exit Velocity 41.96 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8362
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1332.36 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7212
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.31 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9581
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 884.83 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5958
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 27.72 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3728
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.39 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5574
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with pink geometric lines, "RPM", "FRICTION PRO", and "16MM V2" text.
RPM Friction Pro 16mm Elongated V2 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
  3 Colors
$249.99 New Release
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with pink geometric lines, "RPM", "FRICTION PRO", and "16MM V2" text.

RPM Friction Pro 16mm Elongated V2 Carbon Fiber

Current price: $249.99

  • Exit Velocity 42.45 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9233
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1204.85 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5818
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.55 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.216
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 911.82 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8432
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.17 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5818
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.51 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7874
    Handle Avg Head
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JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V Rally Rocket 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $329.95 Used from $294.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with red and blue trim, featuring "JOOLA PERSEUS" and "RALLY ROCKET" text.

JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V Rally Rocket 16mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $329.95

  • Exit Velocity 40.50 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5416
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1238.35 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6076
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.68 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7881
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 918.59 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.875
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.49 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4618
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.51 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7951
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with pink geometric lines, "RPM", "FRICTION PRO", and "Ella Oh" text.
RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated V2 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
  3 Colors
$249.99 Used from $199.95 New Release
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with pink geometric lines, "RPM", "FRICTION PRO", and "Ella Oh" text.

RPM Friction Pro 14mm Elongated V2 Carbon Fiber

Current price: $249.99

  • Exit Velocity 41.17 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7003
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1405.53 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8013
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.10 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4703
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 867.08 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4076
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 27.12 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3031
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.32 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4634
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black JOOLA pickleball paddle with white edge guard, white grip, and PERSEUS 16mm text.
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $249.95 Price was: $279.95 Sale
Front view of a black JOOLA pickleball paddle with white edge guard, white grip, and PERSEUS 16mm text.

JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm Carbon Fiber

Price was: $279.95  Current price: $249.95

  • Exit Velocity 41.20 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7281
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 967.35 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2953
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.81 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7013
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 899.13 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7416
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.86 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5536
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.49 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7483
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a red edge guard, white grip, and JOOLA PERSEUS V branding.
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $299.95 Perseus delivers again! The Pro V has been my gamer since they first hit the market, and now with the Pro V, I have the best control game ever. Game Changer!
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a red edge guard, white grip, and JOOLA PERSEUS V branding.

JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V 16mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $299.95

  • Exit Velocity 40.50 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5505
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1238.35 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6132
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.68 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7874
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 918.59 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.878
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.49 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4738
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.51 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8013
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with white edge guard, white grip, and JOOLA Perseus branding.
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 14mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $249.95 Price was: $279.95 Used from $149.95 Great feel and control without sacrificing any power. Ball jumps off the face. Great for blocks, resets, and counters. Super Gritty Face! Sale
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with white edge guard, white grip, and JOOLA Perseus branding.

JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 14mm Carbon Fiber

Price was: $279.95  Current price: $249.95

  • Exit Velocity 41.03 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6829
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 987.69 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3066
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.89 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6411
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 874.89 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5156
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 27.38 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3449
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.46 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6968
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a white edge guard, white grip, and JOOLA Magnus IV branding.
JOOLA Tyson McGuffin Magnus Pro IV 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $149.95 Price was: $279.95 Sale
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a white edge guard, white grip, and JOOLA Magnus IV branding.

JOOLA Tyson McGuffin Magnus Pro IV 16mm Carbon Fiber

Price was: $279.95  Current price: $149.95

  • Exit Velocity 39.79 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4181
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1010.97 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.331
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 4.30 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0139
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 890.71 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6829
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.68 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6724
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.30 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4216
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black JOOLA pickleball paddle with white and red AGASSI text, a red edge guard, and a red grip.
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $229.95 Price was: $279.95 Sale
Front view of a black JOOLA pickleball paddle with white and red AGASSI text, a red edge guard, and a red grip.

JOOLA Agassi Pro 16mm Carbon Fiber

Price was: $279.95  Current price: $229.95

  • Exit Velocity 40.21 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5117
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1125.56 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5252
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.45 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2491
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 890.88 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6801
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.28 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4444
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.40 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5791
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm pickleball paddle featuring a black face with cyan trim, white grip, and Hayden Patriquin signature.
Franklin C45° Hayden Patriquin 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $229.99
Front view of a Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm pickleball paddle featuring a black face with cyan trim, white grip, and Hayden Patriquin signature.

Franklin C45° Hayden Patriquin 16mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $229.99

  • Exit Velocity 40.50 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5723
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1113.91 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4983
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.58 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8484
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 855 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3063
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 27.29 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.34
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.37 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5387
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black and white pickleball paddle with HOLBROOK and FUZE branding, four white circles, and a white grip.
Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $229.99 Used from $184.95
Front view of a black and white pickleball paddle with HOLBROOK and FUZE branding, four white circles, and a white grip.

Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $229.99

  • Exit Velocity 44.07 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9896
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1069.88 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4394
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.09 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4878
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 895.57 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7093
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.52 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4878
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.51 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8027
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black carbon fiber pickleball paddle with white "GX2" logo, "GX2 GEARBOX POWER," and "CARBON RIB CORE" text.
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $279.99 New Release
Front view of a black carbon fiber pickleball paddle with white "GX2" logo, "GX2 GEARBOX POWER," and "CARBON RIB CORE" text.

Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated Carbon Fiber

Current price: $279.99

  • Exit Velocity 39.55 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3888
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1243.78 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6145
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.29 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9583
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 898.55 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.743
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.36 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4375
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.66 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9375
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black and red JOOLA pickleball paddle with HYPERION DOUBLE VISION text and white geometric lines.
JOOLA Hyperion Double Vision Aramid Fiber Pickleball Paddle $119.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a white edge guard, white grip, and blue JOOLA branding.
JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion Pro IV 14mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $149.95 Price was: $279.95 Sale
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a white edge guard, white grip, and blue JOOLA branding.

JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion Pro IV 14mm Carbon Fiber

Price was: $279.95  Current price: $149.95

  • Exit Velocity 40.08 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4808
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1330.82 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7177
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.61 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1811
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 839.28 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1951
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 26.83 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2613
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.39 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.547
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a Franklin Dynasty C45 14mm pickleball paddle featuring a black carbon fiber face with light blue trim, Hayden Patriquin's signature, and a white handle.
Franklin C45° Hayden Patriquin 14mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $229.99 Used from $159.95
Front view of a Franklin Dynasty C45 14mm pickleball paddle featuring a black carbon fiber face with light blue trim, Hayden Patriquin's signature, and a white handle.

Franklin C45° Hayden Patriquin 14mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $229.99

  • Exit Velocity 40.90 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6734
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1023.33 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3703
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.69 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7845
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 871.55 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.468
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 26.90 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2794
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.41 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6127
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with blue lines, adidas logo, white throat, and UPA-A text.
adidas METALBONE LP Team 16mm UPA-A Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $99.99 Price was: $209.00 Used from $59.95 Sale
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with blue lines, adidas logo, white throat, and UPA-A text.

adidas METALBONE LP Team 16mm UPA-A Carbon Fiber

Price was: $209.00  Current price: $99.99

  • Exit Velocity 41.10 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6979
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 505.60 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0637
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.28 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9664
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 888.89 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6577
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 23.93 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0167
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.59 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8758
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black CRBN³ pickleball paddle with blue TruFoam waves design and a grey CRBN branded grip.
CRBN³ TruFoam Waves Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $223.99 Price was: $279.99 Used from $154.95 Free Gift
Front view of a black CRBN³ pickleball paddle with blue TruFoam waves design and a grey CRBN branded grip.

CRBN³ TruFoam Waves Carbon Fiber

Price was: $279.99  Current price: $223.99

  • Exit Velocity 41.66 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7847
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1588.48 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9791
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.76 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7395
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 915.86 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8576
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 30.06 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7187
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.45 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.677
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black carbon fiber pickleball paddle with a green edge guard, Franklin logo, and C45° Dynasty graphic.
Franklin C45° Dynasty Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $229.99 Used from $204.95
Front view of a black carbon fiber pickleball paddle with a green edge guard, Franklin logo, and C45° Dynasty graphic.

Franklin C45° Dynasty Carbon Fiber

Current price: $229.99

  • Exit Velocity 40.96 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6655
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1315.95 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6968
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.19 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4216
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 873.03 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4843
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 26.77 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2473
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.44 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6411
    Handle Avg Head
  • Exit Velocity 40 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4703
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 677.49 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.101
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5505
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 868.22 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4146
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 26.84 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2682
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.43 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6132
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black and gray pickleball paddle with TRUFOAM and CRBN³ text, reddish accents, and a CRBN grip.
CRBN³ TruFoam Barrage Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $279.99 Used from $249.95 Free Gift
Front view of a black and gray pickleball paddle with TRUFOAM and CRBN³ text, reddish accents, and a CRBN grip.

CRBN³ TruFoam Barrage Carbon Fiber

Current price: $279.99

  • Exit Velocity 42.13 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8797
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1524.92 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.914
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.46 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9037
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 900.82 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.756
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.72 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6872
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.37 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5292
    Handle Avg Head
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