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 […]
11SIX24 this week released the brand new Jelly Bean 2 Series, which completely rebuilds one of the brand’s most popular control paddles. In doing so, we think they may have created one of the most interesting paddles of 2026. The Jelly Bean 2 features a brand new EMA foam core, four different shapes and 11SIX24’s […]
Over the years several pickleball paddle companies have made “signature” paddles for their top pros. In most cases they are simply a unique colorway of an existing paddle line. In this article, we’re breaking down our favorite men’s signature paddles from the standpoint of performance and design. Below is the full rundown, and we’ll keep […]
Selkirk Pickleball and Tesla are back with another paddle collab, following up on the success of the Tesla Plaid paddle that was launched in 2025. The new Tesla Aurum Pickleball Paddle by Selkirk was released Thursday exclusively on Tesla’s website in extremely limited quantities. It features the same tech as the original launch, but with […]
For Warping Point CEO Isaac Gu, pickleball is all about community. He’s seen it change people’s lives through competition, social connection and physical and mental health. Early on in his pickleball journey, Isaac heard from a close friend who had discovered a new sense of purpose through pickleball and built lasting friendships with players of […]
RPM Pickleball might have one of the most impressive paddle lineups of any company. With three very different paddles to choose from, figuring out which one is right for your game can be a challenge. In this video, we break down the entire RPM Pickleball lineup, including: We discuss how each paddle feels, how much […]
Fred Robinson’s business philosophy is very simple: If you make a good product that actually helps the people you’re trying to help, the money part will take care of itself. That was the driving force behind Robinson’s first sports equipment company – Body Helix. As a high-level tennis player who had battled through his share […]
Adding weight to your pickleball paddle is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to change how your paddle plays, but where you put that weight can make a HUGE difference. In this video, we break down the different ways you can add weight to your paddle, including lead tape, tungsten tape, tuning tape, reusable […]
