Long-lasting grit has quickly become one of the biggest innovations in pickleball paddles, helping players maintain top-tier spin for much longer than traditional raw carbon fiber surfaces.

In this video, we rank the major durable grit technologies currently on the market based purely on how gritty they feel to the touch, from standard carbon fiber all the way up to the grittiest paddle surface we’ve tested so far.

Important note: This is NOT a durability test. We’re only ranking surface roughness and perceived grit. Longevity is a separate discussion, and we’d encourage you to check out the excellent testing being done by other creators in the space.

The Kitchen Pickleball Discounts.

Paddles featured in this video include:

  • 11SIX24 Power 2 Series with HexGrit — shop here
  • Honolulu J2CR/J6CR with Crystal Blue Endurance Grit — shop here
  • Luzz Glider with 984 Aero Grit — shop here
  • Thrive Ignite — shop here
  • Selkirk Omni with InfiniGrit — shop here
  • Aireo Cyclone with NanoGraph Grit — shop here
  • Chorus Coda with Harmony Grit — shop here
  • Six Zero Coral/Opal with Diamond Tough Grit — shop here

UPDATE: We just got the Six Zero Coral Pro in hand, and would rank it No. 2 in grittiest feel.