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 […]
Widebody pickleball paddles are often more forgiving and stable than their hybrid and elongated counterparts. They are generally 16 inches long x 8 inches wide, which means they have generous sweet spots and deliver more consistency on off-center shots, while also being very maneuverable. That combination makes them a great fit for most beginners, as […]
Advanced pickleball players are able to tell even the smallest differences between paddles. Swingweight, feel, how well the paddle “pockets” the ball, pop, power — it all matters, and each player has their own preferences in terms of what they’re looking for out of a paddle. In general, advanced players are also willing to make […]
HEAD has officially entered the full-foam core paddle market with the brand new TriFlex Boom, but does it compete with the best modern pickleball paddles? In this review, we break down everything you need to know about HEAD’s latest paddle, including how it plays, where it shines and the areas where we think it still […]
One of the biggest mistakes pickleball players make is assuming they need an expensive paddle in order to play good pickleball. These days, that simply isn’t the case, as there are plenty of great paddles that are closer to $100 than $200. In this video, we break down our current Top 5 paddles that come […]
