Recently we asked The Kitchen Facebook community (which has more than 190,000 members) to tell us which pickleball paddle brand was their favorite.

There were 2,600 respondents and a total of 71 brands received votes. You can find the poll here.

Read next: The Kitchen’s top pickleball paddles on the market right now

Below are the top vote-getters, along with some information about the most recent releases from those brands.

1. Six Zero (16%)

In the fall of 2025, Six Zero hit a home run with the release of the Coral and Black Opal paddles. Both paddles feature a 100% foam core, but they play very differently and are geared toward different types of players.

The Black Opal has a much higher ceiling in terms of power, pop and spin, while the Coral has a bigger sweet spot and offers a more consistent and controlled response.

Find our full review of both paddles here.

Shop all Six Zero paddles here — use code “KITCHEN” for 10% off.

2. JOOLA (13%)

JOOLA has been among the most popular brands for several years now, so it’s no surprise to see them high in the poll. Last month they released their new Pro V series, which has received mostly positive reviews.

All of the Pro V models feature a new “KineticFrame” that is built to flex and recover during impact. Unlike prior paddles with a “diving board” neck flex, the KineticFrame allows the paddle head to move parallel to its original position. This results in a more predictable & repeatable exit trajectory as well as more precise power (the more you put in, the more you get out).

Find our in-depth review of the JOOLA Kosmos Pro V here.

Learn more about how JOOLA’s engineers took inspiration from hockey and golf to design the Pro V series.

Shop JOOLA’s latest paddles here — buy now and get a FREE Kitchen hat.

3. Selkirk (10%)

If you go to any pickleball facility in the country right now, we bet you’ll see your fair share of Boomstiks. Selkirk has had a loyal base of players for almost a decade, and the Boomstik is the latest hit paddle that the masses have gravitated toward. And for good reason — it’s among the most powerful paddles on the market right now.

Shop the Selkirk Boomstik here — use code GRP-KITCHEN for a credit toward a future purchase.

4. RPM (5%)

The paddle company that pro player James Ignatowich started in 2025 has been on a roll. The brand’s original Friction Pro paddle put RPM on the map, and they’ve followed it up this year with the RPM Friction Pro V2 and the RPM Q2, which was co-designed by popular paddle reviewer John Kew.

You could make a reasonable argument for all three paddles to be among the best paddles on the market.

Find our in-depth review of the RPM Friction Pro here.

Find our in-depth review of the RPM Friction Pro V2 here.

Shop all RPM paddles here — use code “KITCHEN” at checkout for 15% off.

5. Facolos (5%)

This one surprised us a little bit, and shows that there’s a fairly large and active group of Asia-based players in The Kitchen’s Facebook community. Facolos has been one of the most popular brands in Asia since late-2025, and is starting to get some traction in the U.S., although most U.S. consumers can’t yet buy Facolos’ paddles online.

6. Honolulu (4%)

If you’re really into pickleball paddles and paddle technology, you’ve probably known about Honolulu for a while. But the brand is becoming more mainstream and recently released arguably their best model yet — the J6CR.

The J6CR is widely regarded as one of the best full-foam paddles on the market, and is also rated highly on our list of the best paddles available.

Check out our in-depth review of the Honolulu J6CR here.

Shop all Honolulu paddles here — use code “KITCHEN” for 10% off.

7. Bread & Butter (4%)

Bread & Butter is another company that has had a strong following among paddle enthusiasts for several years. In 2025 the Loco was one of the most popular paddles and is widely regarded as a great paddle at a great price point ($199).

Shop all Bread & Butter paddles here.

8. 11SIX24 (3%)

11SIX24 broke into the paddle market by making high-performing paddles at much lower prices than the competition. This year the brand introduced new grit technology they’re calling “HexGrit.” The company’s new Power 2 models are very gritty to the touch, and the brand claims the HexGrit is more durable than raw carbon fiber and other grit technologies on the market.

Check out our review of the 11SIX24 Vapor Power 2 here.

Shop all 11SIX24 paddles here — use code “KITCHEN” at checkout for $10 off.

9. CRBN (3%)

CRBN is another brand that has had a loyal following for several years. They were the first company to introduce a 100% foam core with the release of the TruFoam Genesis in 2025. They followed that up with the TruFoam Waves and the TruFoam Barrage, which was released last month.

Check out our review of the TruFoam Barrage here.

Shop all CRBN paddles here — use code “KITCHEN” at checkout for 10% off.

10. Luzz (3%)

Luzz has been gaining steady momentum since the 2025 release of the Pro 4 Inferno (full foam/Gen 4) and Cannon (Gen 3). The Cannon is one of the best value paddles on the market at $100, while Inferno has been a popular choice among high-level amateurs and pro players.

Shop all Luzz paddles here — use code “KITCHEN” at checkout for 15% off.

11. Franklin (3%)

Franklin has been a big player in the paddle market since the late 2010s. They were one of the first brands to invest heavily in the pro game, and the company’s C45 line of paddles were a popular choice for players at all levels in 2025. They also made big news earlier this year by signing No. 1 women’s player Anna Leigh Waters to a long-term paddle contract, making it clear that Franklin intends to be one of the top companies for years to come.

Check out our review of the Franklin C45 series here.

Shop all Franklin paddles here — use code “KITCHEN” at checkout for 15% off.

12. Engage (2%)

Engage was founded by then-pro player Robert Elliot in the mid-2010s, and was one of the original companies to experiment with surface texture on its paddles. Recently the company’s Alpha Pro paddle has been a popular choice at the amateur level. Engage also recently released the new X2, a full-foam paddle that delivers more power and spin than any other Engage model they’ve released.

Check out our review of the Engage X2 here.

Shop all Engage paddles here — use code “KITCHEN” at checkout for 10% off.

13. Proton (2%)

Proton burst onto the scene in 2024 and has rapidly become one of the most well-known brands in the paddle industry. They’ve released multiple models that have been popular in the past two years — Project Roadrunner, Project Flamingo and Project Peacock.

Check out our review of the Proton Project Roadrunner here.

Check out our review of the Proton Project Flamingo here.

Check out our review of the Proton Project Peacock here.

Shop all Proton paddles here — use code “KITCHEN” at checkout for 10% off.

14. Friday (2%)

Over the past 2 years Friday Pickleball has transformed from a company known for its viral videos to a legitimate player in the performance paddle market. The brand took the next step on that journey recently with the launch of their new Aura and Aura Pro paddles, which offer high performance without the high price tag.

Check out our review of the Aura and Aura Pro here.

Shop all Friday paddles here — use code “KITCHEN” at checkout for $10 off.