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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! 

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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with VULCAN and V730HT MAX branding, and a textured geometric pattern.
Vulcan V730HT MAX Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $69.95 Price was: $249.99
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with VULCAN and V730HT MAX branding, and a textured geometric pattern.

Vulcan V730HT MAX Carbon Fiber

Price was: $249.99  Current price: $69.95

  • Exit Velocity 40.37 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5555
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 486.09 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0606
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.82 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.074
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 920.30 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8821
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 25.89 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1111
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.46 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7037
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a textured carbon fiber surface, WILD MONKEYS branding, and a speckled black grip.
Wild Monkeys Nightshade Ghost Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $79 Price was: $99.00 Used from $69.95 30-Day Free Trial
Front view of a blue and green gradient pickleball paddle with PADDLETEK and PHOENIX GENESIS text, and a black grip.
Paddletek Phoenix Genesis Leigh Waters Hybrid Pickleball Paddle Used from $79.95 Made in USA
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with Mizuno Acrostrike LX branding and a carbon fiber texture.
Mizuno Acrostrike LX Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $294.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with Mizuno Acrostrike LX branding and a carbon fiber texture.

Mizuno Acrostrike LX Carbon Fiber

Current price: $294.95

  • Exit Velocity 39.50 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4271
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1556.79 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9546
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.61 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8414
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 956.74 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9838
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 34.89 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9805
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.66 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9417
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a burnt orange pickleball paddle with a textured face, CHARM V and PICKLEBALL APES text, and a white grip.
Pickleball Apes Charm V Aramid Fiber Pickleball Paddle $199.99
Front view of a burnt orange pickleball paddle with a textured face, CHARM V and PICKLEBALL APES text, and a white grip.

Pickleball Apes Charm V Aramid Fiber

Current price: $199.99

  • Exit Velocity 40.66 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6343
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 899.88 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2524
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.18 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4239
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 852.88 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2912
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 33.10 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9449
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.17 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2524
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black HEAD pickleball paddle with blue lettering and a checkered surface.
Head Gravity Pro EX15 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $199.95 Used from $139.95
Front view of a black HEAD pickleball paddle with blue lettering and a checkered surface.

Head Gravity Pro EX15 Carbon Fiber

Current price: $199.95

  • Exit Velocity 40.96 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7055
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1309.79 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7022
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.75 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7443
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 837.22 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1779
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 23.17 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0097
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.88 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0647
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a dark gray pickleball paddle with a purple P logo and a black textured grip.
Paddletek Bantam TS-5 Pro Middleweight Composite Pickleball Paddle Used from $59.95 Made in USA
Front view of a black Adidas Metalbone Team Light padel racket with a large white logo, perforated face, and white handle.
adidas Metalbone Team Light Padel Racket $235
Front view of a rose gold adidas padel racket with a white logo of holes, CROSS IT LIGHT text, and a white grip.
adidas Cross It Light 3.4 2026 Padel Racket $350
Front view of a white and black padel racket with a perforated face, prominent adidas logo, and METALBONE CTRL text.
adidas Metalbone HRD+ Padel Racket $455
Front view of a black padel racket with white adidas stripes, textured face, and METALBONE CARBON text.
adidas Metalbone Carbon Padel Racket $305
Front view of a black and white padel racket with a large white Adidas logo, perforated surface, and METALBONE CARBON CTRL text.
adidas Metalbone Carbon Ctrl Padel Racket $305
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with an orange edge, white diagonal lines, and HEAD and RADICAL branding.
HEAD Radical Team Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $99.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with an orange edge, white diagonal lines, and HEAD and RADICAL branding.

HEAD Radical Team Carbon Fiber

Current price: $99.95

  • Exit Velocity 38.24 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2323
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1281.27 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.67
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.95 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5993
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 884.33 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5824
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.90 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7037
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.15 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2255
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a dark blue Babolat STRIKER pickleball paddle with red trim, featuring the Babolat logo and "USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED".
Babolat STRIKER PRO Kevlar Pickleball Paddle $164 Price was: $219.00 Used from $114.95 Sale
Front view of a dark blue Babolat STRIKER pickleball paddle with red trim, featuring the Babolat logo and "USA PICKLEBALL APPROVED".

Babolat STRIKER PRO Kevlar

Price was: $219.00  Current price: $164

  • Exit Velocity 40.55 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6127
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 912.42 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2491
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.11 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4612
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 901.59 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7643
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 31.38 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8686
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.51 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7845
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with red trim, GAMMA. and KNOCKOUT text, and a black grip.
GAMMA Knockout 16 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $249.99
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with red trim, GAMMA. and KNOCKOUT text, and a black grip.

GAMMA Knockout 16 Carbon Fiber

Current price: $249.99

  • Exit Velocity 40.52 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6026
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1397.50 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7946
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.15 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9797
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 942.66 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9696
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.36 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4579
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.62 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9057
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of the HEAD Boom Pro EX15 paddle, showing the black carbon fiber surface with teal accents, "HEAD" logo, and "BOOM" text.
HEAD Boom Pro EX15 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $199.95
Front view of the HEAD Boom Pro EX15 paddle, showing the black carbon fiber surface with teal accents, "HEAD" logo, and "BOOM" text.

HEAD Boom Pro EX15 Carbon Fiber

Current price: $199.95

  • Exit Velocity 40.52 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5959
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1159.48 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.569
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.04 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5252
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 865.95 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3838
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 24.75 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0437
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.17 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2592
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a white padel racket with a large teal HEAD logo, ONE text, and a triangular hole in the throat.
HEAD One Ultralight Padel Racket $199.95 Price was: $209.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle featuring CR-THR33 and DUNLOP text on the face with a matching black grip.
Dunlop CR-Thr33 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $229.99
Front view of a black pickleball paddle featuring CR-THR33 and DUNLOP text on the face with a matching black grip.

Dunlop CR-Thr33 Carbon Fiber

Current price: $229.99

  • Exit Velocity 40.32 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.542
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1112.55 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5117
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.57 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2053
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 842.63 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2255
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.60 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6531
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.33 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4882
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a white edge and grip, featuring vertical text that reads TT - THR33 and DUNLOP TT THREE V1.0.
Dunlop TT-Thr33 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $199.99
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a white edge and grip, featuring vertical text that reads TT - THR33 and DUNLOP TT THREE V1.0.

Dunlop TT-Thr33 Carbon Fiber

Current price: $199.99

  • Exit Velocity 41.64 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8114
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1142.16 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5589
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.87 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6531
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 785.32 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.037
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 30.35 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7609
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.83 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0404
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a red border, red adidas logo, and ADIPOWER PRO-EDT 16 text.
adidas CJ Klinger ADIPOWER PRO-EDT ATTK 16 Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $189
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a red border, red adidas logo, and ADIPOWER PRO-EDT 16 text.

adidas CJ Klinger ADIPOWER PRO-EDT ATTK 16 Carbon Fiber

Current price: $189

  • Exit Velocity 42.35 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9259
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1422.67 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8316
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.74 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1245
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 936.74 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9494
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.54 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6498
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.64 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9259
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with blue Mizuno branding and carbon fiber texture.
Mizuno Acrospeed SX Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $254.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with blue Mizuno branding and carbon fiber texture.

Mizuno Acrospeed SX Carbon Fiber

Current price: $254.95

  • Exit Velocity 39.72 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4276
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1456.81 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8552
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.58 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8619
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 841.35 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2053
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.07 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4276
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.23 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.34
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with red "MAYHEM" text, a diamond logo, and "KEYLAR 16 MM | THERMOFORMED" text.
Dymon Mayhem 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
  2 Colors
$199.99 Used from $139.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with red "MAYHEM" text, a diamond logo, and "KEYLAR 16 MM | THERMOFORMED" text.

Dymon Mayhem 16mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $199.99

  • Exit Velocity 37.36 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0887
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1371.86 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7747
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.21 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9726
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 862 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3583
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 30.39 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7645
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.80 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0375
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with "MAYHEM" in pink script and "KEVLAR | 14MM | THERMOFORMED" text.
Dymon Mayhem 5.5 14mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
  2 Colors
$199.99 Used from $139.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a carbon fiber texture, blue CX14 ULTIMATE text, and a black grip.
Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $149.99 Price was: $249.99 Sale
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a carbon fiber texture, blue CX14 ULTIMATE text, and a black grip.

Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Carbon Fiber

Price was: $249.99  Current price: $149.99

  • Exit Velocity 40.36 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5494
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1337.70 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7508
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.90 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0614
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 819.09 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1262
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 25.20 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0682
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.54 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0068
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black CRBN² TruFoam Waves pickleball paddle with light blue wavy graphics and a gray textured grip.
CRBN² TruFoam Waves Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $199.99 Price was: $279.99 Finally switched, and after a slight adjustment period, there isn't a paddle that I have used that's better for my game. Perfect blend of control and power Free Gift
Front view of a black CRBN² TruFoam Waves pickleball paddle with light blue wavy graphics and a gray textured grip.

CRBN² TruFoam Waves Carbon Fiber

Price was: $279.99  Current price: $199.99

  • Exit Velocity 42.04 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8496
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1586.50 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.972
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.77 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1118
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 857.54 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3321
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 30.82 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8041
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.27 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3846
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with carbon fiber texture, GX2 GEARBOX text, and a black grip.
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $169.99 Price was: $269.99 The SST 2.0 Core gives this paddle an indestructible feel, but the performance is just as strong. #1 Gamer in my bag for all court performance! Sale
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with carbon fiber texture, GX2 GEARBOX text, and a black grip.

Gearbox GX2 Integra XL Carbon Fiber

Price was: $269.99  Current price: $169.99

  • Exit Velocity 41.33 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.755
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 609.71 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0838
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 4.04 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0335
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 926.11 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8993
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 26.06 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1476
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.82 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9865
    Handle Avg Head
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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 0.7216
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1214.62 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5635
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.86 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6357
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 886.37 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6357
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.33 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6013
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.72 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9656
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with JustPaddles. printed on the face and a textured black grip.
JustPaddles Trainer Pickleball Paddle $39.95 Price was: $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
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