Pickleball paddle reviews, written by you, the players.
Every review comes from a verified owner, with durability tracked at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. No brand bias, no paid scores.
Find the paddle
that suits your game.
Filter by play style, level, budget, and whichever of control, power, spin or touch you care about most. Every paddle is scored on those dimensions and ranked by what verified owners at your level say.
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From players
who actually own one.
Every review is tied to a verified owner. Reviewers earn trust over time: the more accurate their track record, the more their scores count. Experts and creators get their own transparent tier.
Easily one of the best control paddles I've played with. The carbon fiber face has a great feel and it rewards placing the ball over hitting it hard. Not cheap.
The CFS surface grips the ball like nothing else I've played. My third shot drops got a lot better inside two sessions. The edge guard is already scuffing, mind.
More forgiving on off-center hits and I still get that dead-ball touch. 16mm suits me since I mostly play doubles. Coming from a CRBN 1X.
Example reviews. Reviewers and scores are sample data until we launch.
We track how long a paddle lasts.
We ping you at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months to ask how it's holding up. Edge guard? Dead spots? Those answers become the durability rating.
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Every paddle you've owned,
side by side.
Keep a public bag of every paddle you've owned, retired ones included, with your review of each. Pick any two and compare them head to head on every spec, score and dimension.
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Plain-English guides to the things that change how a paddle plays: weight, core thickness, face material and how long a paddle lasts.
How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle
The things that change how a paddle plays, in the order to check them.
Read the guide →Pickleball Paddle Thickness: 13 vs 14 vs 16mm
What 13mm, 14mm and 16mm cores actually change, and who each suits.
Read the guide →Carbon Fiber vs Fiberglass Pickleball Paddles
Power, control, spin and wear: how the two main face materials compare.
Read the guide →Pickleball Paddle Weight and Shape Guide
Weight, balance, standard vs elongated shapes, and how to size a grip.
Read the guide →How Long Do Pickleball Paddles Last?
What wears out, the signs it is time to replace yours, and how to make it last.
Read the guide →Pickleball paddle questions.
How do I choose a pickleball paddle?
Start with how you play and what you want to fix. Doubles players who live at the kitchen line usually want control and touch, which points to a thicker core and a carbon fiber face. Players who want more power usually look at thinner cores and heavier or elongated paddles. Then check weight, grip size and, if you play sanctioned events, that the paddle is approved. Our guide to choosing a pickleball paddle goes through each step.
How long does a pickleball paddle last?
It depends on how often you play and how you treat the paddle. Frequent players often notice less pop or spin within a year, and edge guards and cores can fail sooner. We do not have our own numbers yet. When we launch, we will ask owners how their paddle is holding up at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. Read more in how long pickleball paddles last.
Are pickleball paddle reviews biased?
Many are. Reviewers are often given free paddles or earn a commission on links, and that can shape the score. RallyProof ties every review to a verified owner, takes no payment for scores, and keeps creator and partner content separate from the community score.
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