Luzz Cannon Review 2026: Budget Power Paddle Worth the Hype?

Luzz has taken the pickleball market by storm with their latest releases. The Luzz Cannon I have right here is their budget model, which many people call a Joola clone.

Let's see how good this paddle really is.

My name is Pickle Li. I'm a 5.0 pickleball player and reviewed over 30 paddles. I created MyPickleList which does community-driven paddle ratings, and there are currently over 650 ratings.

Caveats & Disclosures

Reminder: This is a first impressions review, not a full review.

I've only played with it for a few days, so I can't speak to long-term durability.

I'll be rating this paddle on my website MyPickleList at the end, so stay tuned for that.

If you are interested in buying any Luzz Paddles, use code PICKLELI for 15% off.

Shout out to Luzz for sending this paddle over for the review.

Quick Specs Overview

The Luzz Cannon only comes in an elongated shape that is 16mm thick.

It features a clean blacked-out design.

It has Gen 3 core technology and has EVA foam all around the edges.

My paddle came in at 7.88 oz, which is on the lighter side.

On my stream, Caden Cox said that 1.5g weights on all the corners is the best setup.

I prefer having more weight on the handle, so I added a 9g Flickweight.

After a game with it, I felt like it needed a bit more weight, so I changed out the bottom corner weights with 3g strips.

This brought the paddle to a more balanced setup for my preferences.

On-Court First Impressions

Pop

In general, this is a pretty poppy paddle.

I think the setup makes a big difference, but in general, there is definitely some dwell time on the paddle, yet it pops a lot—more than most paddles.

It's not like a Boomstik where it pops right off the face. The ball does sink in first but rebounds pretty fast.

Control & Feel

The feel overall is also a bit interesting.

In stock form, the paddle felt really mushy in comparison to a Pro IV and RPM.

Out of the three, the Pro IV is more crisp, the RPM feels softer, and the Cannon felt mushy and soft—at least when hitting softer shots like dinks.

Overall, a bit weird, but I decided to add weight the following day.

My first reaction the second day was that the paddle was very vibratey. And I gave the paddle to other people, and they said the same thing.

I ended up adding more weight on the bottom to help balance the paddle more, and that was the setup I ended up with.

I think the paddle was a little more unpredictable than I'm used to, or at least the sweetspot is maybe a bit smaller. If you hit it right on, it pops a lot more than slightly off-center.

And in general, it's pretty poppy and powerful, which is a bit harder to control.

I just never was as confident with my shots compared to other paddles, but it could be a skill and playstyle thing since it is a more power and poppy paddle than I usually play with.

The spin on it is good though.

I think either dropping or hitting a hybrid drive was my best option. The issue was the resetability was just harder than other paddles I'm used to, which made it a bit harder to get to the kitchen.

Overall, a bit too poppy for me and a bit unpredictable in my opinion.

Power

This paddle is definitely a mid to top-tier power paddle depending on the setup.

I would say it's more than the Pro IV and RPM.

I definitely had to hold back on some of my serves, returns, and drives. If I hit a semi-full drive and didn't focus a bunch to keep it low, it was sailing deep.

For those of you who like power, this definitely packs a punch.

Early Verdict

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Back to the review.

The Luzz Cannon for sure brings a lot of power, especially for the price point.

It hits very hard, if not harder than the Joolas.

There still aren't that many budget power paddle options out there, so I think this is a solid option if you want power and are on a budget.

That being said, I would not say it is a clone of a Pro IV, so don't go into it expecting that.

Without weight, it feels softer and mushy, and with a setup, it is poppier.

I did not enjoy the feel as much as the Pro IV's or RPM. It was harder for me to control in general, but it does pack a lot of power.

Overall, I'll have to give it a 7/10.

I think it has high upside if you dial it in with drilling or find the right setup for you, but playability stock and even with a setup was not as good as the other power paddles most people would directly compare to.

For context, I gave the RPMs a 9 and the Pro IVs an 8.

I think this paddle is for you if you are on a budget and really want a powerful paddle.

Even better if you like a poppier Gen 3 feel.

I do think the expensive power paddles play better, but you can buy 3 of these for the price of 1 Joola technically, so that's the tradeoff you have to make.

You can always play well with a paddle for the most part with enough drilling and the right setup anyway.

If you're getting your first or second paddle, not sure if you want to invest $200-300 dollars on bigger name brand paddles, but really convinced you want power, this is a good option for you for $90 bucks with code PICKLELI.

Final Thoughts

The Luzz Cannon delivers on its promise of being a budget power paddle. It's not a perfect clone of the Joola Pro IV, but it doesn't need to be. For players who want serious power without breaking the bank, this is a solid option—especially if you're willing to experiment with weight setups to dial it in.

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This review is based on first impressions after a few days of play. Ratings and opinions may change with extended use. Use code PICKLELI for 15% off Luzz paddles.