Warping Point has taken the Nightblade in two different directions with the brand-new Nightblade 01 and Nightblade 02, which were released this month. Both are power-focused paddles, but they use different foam constructions that give them noticeably different feels and play characteristics. In our video review, we break down both versions of the Nightblade, including […]
Pickleball paddle performance is a nuanced topic these days. As paddle technology has become more advanced in recent years, different models and construction methods produce drastically different performance and feel characteristics. One of the areas where we’ve seen a lot of separation recently is in power and pop. The two phrases used to be synonymous […]
A couple years ago, Brad Robins had something happen to him that thousands of other pickleball players have experienced. During a fast exchange at the net, the ball deflected off of his partner’s paddle directly into Robins’ eye. Until that moment, he hadn’t really considered the hidden risk inherent in pickleball – a risk that […]
JOOLA this week announced that the company has reached a resolution with 9 of the 11 brands named in a patent infringement lawsuit that was filed in April. At the center of the lawsuit was JOOLA’s claim that the 11 companies had used JOOLA’s proprietary Propulsion Core technology without authorization. The Propulsion Core has been […]
There have been several new pickleball paddles released in the past couple months, and a few pro players have also signed sponsorship deals with new brands recently. That means multiple top pros were seen using new equipment at the first PPA Tour event of the 2026-27 season last week — the Veolia Pickleball National Championships […]
There are a LOT of pickleball paddles that have been released in the past few weeks, but a handful of them have genuinely stood out to us in our play testing. In this paddle roundup, we’re taking a look at those five paddles, which offer very different playing characteristics and will be a good fit […]
Fall leagues are starting and cooler temps are coming to a court near you. Now is the time to gear up, and several companies are offering huge Labor Day sales this weekend to help you get the best price on paddles, shoes, bags and accessories. We’ve rounded up a few of the best deals we’ve […]
JOOLA Pickleball has announced that they have a new paddle launching later this month. It’s called the POWER FX, and it is set to be released Sept. 30. The brand hasn’t released many details about the design and construction of the new paddle, but we do know this: It will be JOOLA’s first full-foam option, […]
One of the first things our paddle reviewers ask themselves when they’re trying a new paddle is, “What is this paddle good at?” In general, most new releases these days will be good at something — sometimes multiple things. But with so many different options and materials being used — polypropelyne, EVA foam, EPP foam, […]
Proton Pickleball just released what we think is the company’s best paddle to date. The all-new Project Coyote is a 15mm elongated model that balances high power with a stable and connected feel. It uses a “Gen 3” construction with reinforced foam around the perimeter and a carbon fiber surface. The Project Coyote also introduces […]
