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Intermediate Pickleball Paddles

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Intermediate pickleball paddles are terrific options for players who are looking for something in between a beginner paddle and a professional paddle. How do you pick a pickleball paddle for an intermediate player?  Majortiy of pickleball paddles will fall into both just and intermediate, even though these paddles are considered intermediate. These are some of the best pickleball paddles available for your local pickup games, yet still perform at a highest level in pickleball. 

What to Look for in an Intermediate Pickleball Paddle:

✅ Optimized Power & Control: Strike the perfect balance between finesse and force.
✅ Advanced Materials: Graphite, carbon fiber, and composite surfaces for improved responsiveness.
✅ Comfortable, Performance-Driven Grip: Reduces fatigue for longer, more competitive play.
✅ Balanced Weight Distribution: Enhances maneuverability without sacrificing stability.

Designed for serious recreational players and competitive athletes alike, our collection of intermediate pickleball paddles will help you dominate the court with confidence.

Upgrade your paddle today and take your game to the next level. Shop for your intermediate paddle today with free, fast shipping on every order at JustPaddles

Front view of a black RPM Q2 pickleball paddle featuring purple and white geometric line designs, a white perforated grip, and visible RPM and Q2 logos.
RPM Q2 14mm Widebody Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $249.99 New Release
Front view of a black RPM Q2 pickleball paddle featuring purple and white geometric line designs, a white perforated grip, and visible RPM and Q2 logos.

RPM Q2 14mm Widebody Carbon Fiber

Current price: $249.99

  • Exit Velocity 42.32 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9081
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1529.92 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9344
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.67 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1704
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 838.19 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2098
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 31.21 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8786
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.23 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.354
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a black RPM pickleball paddle with purple geometric lines, a white "RPM" logo, and a white perforated handle.
RPM Q2 16mm Elongated Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $249.99 New Release
Front view of a black RPM pickleball paddle with purple geometric lines, a white "RPM" logo, and a white perforated handle.

RPM Q2 16mm Elongated Carbon Fiber

Current price: $249.99

  • Exit Velocity 42.83 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9508
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1315.91 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7409
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.77 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7377
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 883.36 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5606
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 27.26 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3278
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.48 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7213
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a Six Zero Coral pickleball paddle featuring a black face with a grey topographic pattern and a light blue edge guard and grip.
Six Zero Coral Lightweight Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $200 New Release
Front view of a Six Zero Coral pickleball paddle featuring a black face with a grey topographic pattern and a light blue edge guard and grip.

Six Zero Coral Lightweight Carbon Fiber

Current price: $200

  • Exit Velocity 42.73 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9442
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1346.60 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.777
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.56 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8655
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 837.21 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.08 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4327
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.40 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5803
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with red diagonal lines, CRBN¹ branding, and a light gray textured grip.
CRBN¹ TruFoam Barrage Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $279.99 New Release
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with red diagonal lines, CRBN¹ branding, and a light gray textured grip.

CRBN¹ TruFoam Barrage Carbon Fiber

Current price: $279.99

  • Exit Velocity 43.30 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9736
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1495.43 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9013
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.43 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9144
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 905.06 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.773
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 26.88 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.273
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.47 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7105
    Handle Avg Head
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 New Release
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 0.9013
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1524.92 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9276
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.46 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.898
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 900.82 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7302
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.72 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7006
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.37 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5263
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a black Nox Nexo paddle with a blue border, a large blue X graphic, and the words NOX, X-FOAM, and NEXO displayed on the face.
Nox X-Foam Nexo 14mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $239.95 Used from $169.95 New Release
Front view of a black Nox Nexo paddle with a blue border, a large blue X graphic, and the words NOX, X-FOAM, and NEXO displayed on the face.

Nox X-Foam Nexo 14mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $239.95

  • Exit Velocity 39.84 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5115
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 984.12 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3894
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.67 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8052
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 817.39 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1287
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 27.61 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3663
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.96 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0924
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a Nox X-Foam JC6 paddle featuring a black face with gold trim, a large stylized X graphic, and prominent NOX, X-FOAM, and JC6 logos above the black grip.
Nox X-Foam JC6 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $249.95 New Release
Front view of a Nox X-Foam JC6 paddle featuring a black face with gold trim, a large stylized X graphic, and prominent NOX, X-FOAM, and JC6 logos above the black grip.

Nox X-Foam JC6 16mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $249.95

  • Exit Velocity 41.86 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.875
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 965.04 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3684
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.84 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6907
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 885.16 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5756
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.30 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4572
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.25 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.375
    Handle Avg Head
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 New Release
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 0.8322
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1366.33 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7927
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.21 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9671
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 886.20 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5953
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5921
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.32 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4802
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a blue rim and handle, featuring large white "J2CR" text on the side and "HONOLULU" on the neck band.
Honolulu J2CR Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
  2 Colors
$195 New Release
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a blue rim and handle, featuring large white "J2CR" text on the side and "HONOLULU" on the neck band.

Honolulu J2CR Carbon Fiber

Current price: $195

  • Exit Velocity 42.54 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9311
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1399.78 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8262
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.47 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8885
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 810.44 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0885
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.68 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5245
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.95 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0819
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with white trim, Franklin logo, and Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius design.
Franklin Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius 12.7mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $229.99 Used from $159.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with white trim, Franklin logo, and Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius design.

Franklin Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius 12.7mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $229.99

  • Exit Velocity 39.45 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.459
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1466.12 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8819
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.04 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5344
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 717.89 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0032
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 25.24 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0721
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.79 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0327
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a black Franklin pickleball paddle with a white edge, C45° Aurelius text, and an AL logo.
Franklin Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $229.99 Free Gift
Front view of a black Franklin pickleball paddle with a white edge, C45° Aurelius text, and an AL logo.

Franklin Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius 16mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $229.99

  • Exit Velocity 39.94 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5344
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1443.32 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8655
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.51 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2327
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 767.04 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0262
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.23 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4459
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.97 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.095
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with white trim, Franklin logo, and C45° Aurelius branding.
Franklin Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius 14mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $229.99 Used from $159.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with white trim, Franklin logo, and C45° Aurelius branding.

Franklin Anna Leigh Waters C45° Aurelius 14mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $229.99

  • Exit Velocity 39.30 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4393
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1470.48 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8885
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.59 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2032
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 759.04 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0163
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 27.91 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4032
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.93 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0688
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of the black paddle featuring red geometric lines, a brown leather grip, and prominent "NOX," "X-FOAM," and "JMA" branding on the face.
Nox X-Foam JMA 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $249.95
Front view of the black paddle featuring red geometric lines, a brown leather grip, and prominent "NOX," "X-FOAM," and "JMA" branding on the face.

Nox X-Foam JMA 16mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $249.95

  • Exit Velocity 41.19 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7755
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 897.40 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.297
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.98 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5907
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 841.86 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2277
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 30.11 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7656
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.01 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1188
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with gold trim, a grey geometric X pattern, and the words "NOX," "X-FOAM," and "GOLDIN" displayed on the face.
Nox X-Foam Goldin 14mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $249.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with gold trim, a grey geometric X pattern, and the words "NOX," "X-FOAM," and "GOLDIN" displayed on the face.

Nox X-Foam Goldin 14mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $249.95

  • Exit Velocity 40.70 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.694
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 980.09 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3881
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.63 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8289
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 864.74 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3815
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 26.56 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2302
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.08 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1611
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with teal edge, SLK and ERA POWER logos, and a white perforated grip.
Selkirk SLK ERA Elongated Hybrid Pickleball Paddle
  5 Colors
$199.99
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with teal edge, SLK and ERA POWER logos, and a white perforated grip.

Selkirk SLK ERA Elongated Hybrid

Current price: $199.99

  • Exit Velocity 40.75 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7039
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1405.29 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8421
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.87 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6644
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 890.60 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6546
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.16 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4407
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.41 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6052
    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 Used from $179.95 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 0.6348
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1238.35 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6842
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.68 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7894
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 918.59 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8486
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.49 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4901
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.51 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7722
    Handle Avg Head
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 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 0.7533
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 987.69 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4066
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.89 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.67
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 874.89 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4833
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 27.38 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.35
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.46 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.67
    Handle Avg Head
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with JustPaddles. printed on the face and a textured black grip.
JustPaddles Trainer Pickleball Paddle $49.99 I use this every time I play pickleball. Can't stop playing with it. It's made a huge difference in my game. 10/10. Would recommend. Only at
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with PRO ULTIMATE and GEARBOX text, a large subtle logo, and a black textured grip.
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $274.99 The dampened sound, slight reduction in power compared to the Pro Power, and added control from the 16mm frame make this paddle absolutely unstoppable.
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with PRO ULTIMATE and GEARBOX text, a large subtle logo, and a black textured grip.

Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper Carbon Fiber

Current price: $274.99

  • Exit Velocity 41.28 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.792
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1214.62 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.66
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.86 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6732
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 886.37 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6006
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.33 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.627
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.72 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9537
    Handle Avg Head
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