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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 a black pickleball paddle with a white HITMAN fedora, red tie design, and red edge guard.
Dymon Hitman 16mm Aramid Fiber Pickleball Paddle $199.99 Used from $139.95
Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a white HITMAN fedora, red tie design, and red edge guard.

Dymon Hitman 16mm Aramid Fiber

Current price: $199.99

  • Exit Velocity 38.12 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2184
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1556.41 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.959
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.45 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9215
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 933.26 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9249
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.46 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6279
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.54 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8361
    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 an orange Padeltek racket with a black "P" logo and "NEVO HB90" text.
Padeltek NEVO HB90 Padel Racket
  2 Colors
$249.99 New Release
Front view of a black Franklin C45° pickleball paddle with a blue edge guard, white graphics, and a black textured grip.
Franklin C45° Hybrid Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $229.99 Used from $159.95
Front view of a black Franklin C45° pickleball paddle with a blue edge guard, white graphics, and a black textured grip.

Franklin C45° Hybrid Carbon Fiber

Current price: $229.99

  • Exit Velocity 40.21 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5185
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 821.45 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1582
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.68 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1481
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 807.34 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.074
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 24.83 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0471
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.08 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1481
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black pickleball paddle with a yellow-orange gradient edge, SCORPEUS 3S DUAL 14mm text, and a black grip.
JOOLA Anna Bright Scorpeus 3S Dual 14mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $199.95 Used from $139.95
Angled view of a black Gearbox pickleball starter set with two paddles, a sling bag, and three neon yellow balls.
Gearbox Pickleball Paddle Starter Set $89.99 Price was: $109.99 Used from $64.95 Sale
Front view of a pink and black Tier 1 Pickleball paddle, showing the "RECRUIT" text and a T logo.
Tier 1 Recruit XL Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
  4 Colors
$129 Used from $89.95
Front view of a pink and black Tier 1 Pickleball paddle, showing the "RECRUIT" text and a T logo.

Tier 1 Recruit XL Carbon Fiber

Current price: $129

  • Exit Velocity 42.11 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.8791
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1554.90 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9496
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.43 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2583
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 905.67 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7986
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 28.91 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5637
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.44 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6644
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of an orange and black pickleball paddle with a large white W logo and WILSON JUICE text.
Wilson Juice Composite Pickleball Paddle Used from $49.95 Used
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 $395 Price was: $455.00 Sale
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 $380 Price was: $455.00 Sale
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 $355 Price was: $420.00 Sale

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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 $149.99 Price was: $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. Sale
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

Price was: $274.99  Current price: $149.99

  • 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 0.5567
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.86 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6335
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 886.37 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6426
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 29.33 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6048
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.72 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9623
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a pickleball paddle with "JOOLA", "POWER FX", and "FOAM" visible, featuring a teal border and white grip.
JOOLA Perseus Power FX 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $179.95 Used from $159.95 JOOLA combined its patented propulsion core with a foam construction to create a high-performing power paddle! New Release
Front view of a pickleball paddle with "JOOLA", "POWER FX", and "FOAM" visible, featuring a teal border and white grip.

JOOLA Perseus Power FX 16mm Carbon Fiber

Current price: $179.95

  • Exit Velocity 41.24 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7142
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1553.13 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9353
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.77 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7288
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 877.92 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.5442
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 26.70 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.2278
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.35 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.4915
    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 0.8591
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 1586.50 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9725
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 3.77 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.1134
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 857.54 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3402
    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 0.3848
    Handle Avg Head
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Front view of a black Engage pickleball paddle with a white target graphic, PURSUIT MX PRO text, and textured grip.
Engage Pursuit Pro MX Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle $79.95 Price was: $259.99 Coming from the Pursuit 6.0 this paddle was the perfect fit! More finishing power, which I needed, and plenty of touch to stay in the dink battles! - Max Made in USA
Front view of a black Engage pickleball paddle with a white target graphic, PURSUIT MX PRO text, and textured grip.

Engage Pursuit Pro MX Carbon Fiber

Price was: $259.99  Current price: $79.95

  • Exit Velocity 39.79 MPH
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3917
    Control Avg Power
  • Spin Rate 646.30 RPM
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.0927
    Low Avg High
  • Consistency 2.84 SD
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.6472
    Variable Avg Consistent
  • Swing Weight 934.80 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.9347
    Lighter Avg Heavier
  • Twist Weight 27.61 oz/sq in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.3573
    Maneuverable Avg More Stable
  • Balance Point 9.49 in
    Marker indicates a percentile of 0.7671
    Handle Avg Head
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