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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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RPM Q2 16mm Elongated Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $249.99 New Release
RPM Q2 14mm Widebody Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $249.99 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 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 0.9473
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1346.60 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7796
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.56 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8651
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 837.21 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2006
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.08 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4309
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.40 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5808
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black Engage X2 Elongated 16mm pickleball paddle with light blue accents, a white edge guard, and a white perforated grip.
Engage X2 Elongated 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $259.99 New Release
Front view of a black Engage X2 pickleball paddle featuring a light blue border and a white perforated handle grip.
Engage X2 Widebody 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $259.99 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 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
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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 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
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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
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Front view of a white Nox AT10 Genius Xtreme padel racket featuring a large gray X on the face, a red and white patterned grip, and a blue wrist strap.
Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 12K Alum XTREM LITE 2026 by Agustín Tapia Padel Racket $400 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 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
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Front view of the black Nox AT10 Genius 18K Alum padel racket featuring a large silver checkered X logo, gold accents, and a red and black textured grip with a gold strap.
Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 18K Alum 2026 by Agustín Tapia Padel Racket $455 New Release
Front view of a white padel racket with a textured grey 'X' logo, gold 'NOX AT10 GENIUS XTREME' text, and a red and white patterned grip with a white wrist strap.
Nox AT10 Luxury Genius 12K Alum XTREM by Agustín Tapia Padel Racket $455 New Release
Front view of the metallic blue Nox EA10 Ventus padel racket featuring a large black "X" logo on the head, a textured red and blue grip, and a matching blue wrist strap.
Nox EA10 Ventus Attack 12K XTREM by Edu Alonso Padel Racket $400 New Release
Front view of a red Nox padel racket featuring a large grey X logo, "EA10 VENTUS XTREME" text, and a red patterned grip with a matching wrist strap.
Nox EA10 Ventus Hybrid 12K XTREM by Edu Alonso Padel Racket $400
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 0.9342
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1399.78 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8289
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.47 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8881
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 810.44 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0888
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.68 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.523
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.95 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0822
    Handle Avg Head
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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 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
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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 0.444
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1470.48 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8914
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.59 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2006
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 759.04 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0164
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 27.91 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4013
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.93 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.069
    Handle Avg Head
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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 0.5394
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1443.32 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8684
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.51 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2302
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 767.04 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0263
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.23 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.444
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.97 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0953
    Handle Avg Head
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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 0.4638
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1466.12 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8848
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.04 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5361
    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 0.0723
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 8.79 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0328
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a white NOX AT10 Genius padel racket featuring a large gray X logo on the hitting surface and a textured red and white grip with a white wrist strap.
Nox AT10 Luxury Genius Attack 12K Alum XTREM 2026 by Agustín Tapia Padel Racket $420
Front view of a black NOX padel racket with a silver X hole pattern, red and black grip, and silver wrist strap.
Nox AT10 Luxury Genius Attack 18K Alum 2026 by Agustín Tapia Padel Racket $420
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
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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
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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 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 0.8019
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 609.71 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1023
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 4.04 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0429
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 926.11 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8745
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 26.06 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1386
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.82 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9801
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with PADDLETEK and BANTAM TKO-C branding, a geometric line design, and a black textured grip.
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
  2 Colors
$199.99 Price was: $249.99 Used from $119.95 Great mix of power and control. Also a very durable paddle. Gives me power on drives and counters but I can also feel the ball off the paddle for great feel! Made in USA
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with PADDLETEK and BANTAM TKO-C branding, a geometric line design, and a black textured grip.

Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14.3mm Carbon Fiber

Price was: $249.99  Current price: $199.99

  • Exit Velocity 39.76 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4833
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1080.87 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5466
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.97 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0633
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 911.22 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8166
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.86 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.72
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.63 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.91
    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
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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 0.792
    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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