
First Annual MyPickleList Paddle Awards 2025
The definitive paddle awards based on MyPickleList community data and real player experience. Innovation, Breakout Brand, Turnaround, Budget Paddle, and Paddle of the Year.
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The definitive paddle awards based on MyPickleList community data and real player experience. Innovation, Breakout Brand, Turnaround, Budget Paddle, and Paddle of the Year.
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Luzz Cannon 16mm elongated review 2026: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Compare to Joola Pro IV and RPM. Is it really a Joola clone? Get 15% off with code PICKLELI.
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RPM Friction Pro Widebody 16mm review 2026: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Compare to Joola Perseus Pro IV. Get 15% off with code PICKLELI.
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First impressions review of the JOOLA Agassi paddle. Does this uniquely curved elongated paddle play better than its shape suggests? Read our honest 8/10 review covering power, control, feel, and performance.
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Complete review of the JOOLA Hyperion 3S Simone Jardim edition paddle. Read our honest review covering feel, control, spin, power, and who this refined Hyperion paddle is best for.
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Complete review of the Selkirk Vanguard Pro paddle. Read our honest review covering feel, control, power, spin, and who this well-balanced paddle is best for.
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First impressions review of the Vatic V-Sol Pro Gen4 paddle. Does this $100 power paddle live up to the hype? Read our honest review covering power, control, feel, and whether it can compete with premium paddles.
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Complete review of the Ronbus Quanta R1 Full Foam paddle. Is this full-foam control paddle worth it? Read our honest review covering feel, control, power, spin, and who it's best for.
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Complete review of the Vatic Pro V-Sol Bloom wide-body paddle. Is this forgiving control paddle worth it? Read our honest review covering control, power, spin, and arm comfort considerations.
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Complete review of the Enhance Pickleball Gen 4.5 Full Foam paddle. Is this full-foam paddle worth it? Read our honest review covering stability, control, power, and who it's best for.
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Complete review of the 11Six24 Alpha Pro Power Vapor pickleball paddle. Is this explosive power paddle worth it? Read our honest review covering power, control, touch, and who it's best for.
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A factory in China sent me a fake Boomstik paddle for $45. Is it worth buying fake Alibaba paddles? Full review comparing fake vs real Boomstik quality, performance, and value.
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Honest Engage Alpha Pro 16mm review from a 5.0 player. This underrated Gen 3 power paddle delivers mid-tier power with surprising control. Rated 8/10 on MyPickleList with 580+ community ratings. Is it better than the Joola? Read my full first impressions.
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Honest review of the Body Helix FLiK F1 Widebody - insane power and spin, but control is a challenge. Is this paddle right for you?
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December 2025's highest-rated paddles according to real MyPickleList users. See which paddles the community loves most based on hundreds of real ratings.
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My honest review of the Aiso Centric paddle - my very first paddle ever. Surprising control, sneaky power, and the paddle that made my transition from tennis to pickleball smooth and fun.
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The new dual-certified Joola 3s is legal and maybe more durable, but did they sacrifice too much spin and power? My honest first impressions after testing the Scorpeus 14mm.
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An in-depth look at 11six24's paddle lineup, from shapes to power levels, and why they're changing the game for pickleball players.
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Ronbus Quanta paddle review: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Is this $120 Gen 4 paddle the best Boomstik alternative? Testing the popular weight setup.
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The second part of our complete guide to finding your perfect pickleball paddle. Learn the difference between power and control paddles, and which is right for your game.
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The first part of our complete guide to finding your perfect pickleball paddle. Learn how paddle shape affects your game and which shape is right for you.
Pickle LiSypik Avatar paddle review: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Gen 4 elongated paddle. How does it compare to other gen 4 paddles like CRBN Genesis and Diadem Edge Blucore?
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CRBN Trufoam Waves paddle review: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Gen 4 paddle at legal PBCor limit. How does it compare to Joola and Boomstik?
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Engage ProFoam paddle review: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Gen 4 foam core paddle in elongated shape. How does it compare to the other Gen 4 paddles on the market?
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Hudef Mage SCF2 paddle review: First impressions of power, control, and spin. Does this $150 paddle live up to the marketing claims?
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Diadem Edge Blucore paddle review: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Is this gen 4 foam paddle a significant upgrade?
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Discover the three most-rated paddles on MyPickleList and what makes them so popular among players
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ProXR Jolt paddle review: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Is this $120 budget paddle worth it? Used by top pros but underrated.
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RPM Friction Pro paddle review: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Compare 14mm vs 16mm. Currently sold out - is it worth $250?
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Hudef Apex Pro 2 paddle review: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Is this $150 budget foam paddle worth it?
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Gearbox GX2 Power paddle review: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Is this the best top tier power paddle? Direct competitor to Joola Pro 4.
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Selkirk Boomstik paddle review: First impressions of power, control, and feel. Is this Selkirk's redemption paddle? Full foam core with adjustable weight.
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