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Choosing The Perfect Pickleball Paddle

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With such a wide range and variety of pickleball paddles to choose from, finding what's right for you can be a daunting task. We've created this guide to help you navigate through the options, highlight the key considerations, and ensure you find the ideal pickleball paddle for you.

Experience Level

Experience level can help determine which style of paddles you should be browsing. If you're brand new to pickleball and have little to no experience with other racquet sports, we'll guide you towards beginner options. However, if you're an experienced player, or have played alot of other racquet sports (Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Table Tennis) you may appreciate a choice of more intermediate and advanced pickleball paddles. Use the chart below to identify which is most true to you:


Pickelball Experience Other Raquet Sports Paddle Category
Just starting out Little to none Beginner
Some, but not lots Beginner, Intermediate
Have played alot Intermediate
Played for a while Little to none Beginner, Intermediate
Some, but not lots Intermediate
Have played alot Intermediate, Advanced
Played lots / Compete Little to none Intermediate, Advanced
Some, but not lots Intermediate, Advanced
Have played alot Advanced

Pickleball Paddle Weight

Smaller players will benefit from an overall lighter pickleball paddle, whereas more powerful players may appreciate a heavier pickleball paddle. Weights are typically given in ounces (oz). The table below shows how we categorise pickleball paddle weights.

Weight Pickleball Paddle Category
7.6 ounces or less Light
7.7 - 8.2 ounces Medium
8.3 ounces or more Heavy

Grip Size

Grip size is given as the circumference of the grip and is given in inches (in/"). It's best to match the pickleball paddle's grip to your own hand size. If unsure, opt for the smaller size. The grip can always be built up with a thicker grip, or even double wrapped, but a grip that is too large can't be made smaller.

Hand Size Grip Size
Small 4 inches
Medium 4.25 inches
Large 4.5 inches

Core Thickness

The thickness of the pickleball paddle is typically measured in millimeters (mm) and varies from paddle to paddle. Many pickleball paddles come in two or more choices of thickness. The thicker a pickleball paddle's core, the more it can absorb the sting of the ball, offering greater comfort and shot control. A thinner paddle allows you to generate greater power, but will be less forgiving in terms of shot control and vibrations.

Thickness Ideal For Not as good for
16mm or more Shot Control and comfort Maximum shot power potential
14mm or less Power Comfort, less shock absorption

Material

Material Benefits Drawbacks
Carbon Highly durable. Maximum shot power potential. Premium pricetag.
Fiberglass Balance of durability, weight and spin control. Less power potential than Carbon.
Graphite Lightweight. Soft feel and control. Thin graphite surface is less durable.
Wood Tough and inexpensive. Poor feel. Recreational use only.

Price

We've worked hard to source great pickleball paddles at every price point to the UK, so you should be able to find great options that suit your budget.

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Beginner Paddles

Beginner & Intermediate Paddles

Intermediate & Advanced Paddles

Advanced Paddles