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 […]
Choosing a pickleball paddle doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this guide, we break down the factors that actually matter — from budget and paddle type to shape, core and weight — so you can confidently choose the right paddle for your game. Whether you’re buying your very first paddle or upgrading from a beginner […]
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 […]
11SIX24 this week released a new shape in the Power 2 lineup called the Ultre. It’s a cross between a traditional hybrid and an elongated model, with a length of 16.35 inches and width of 7.65 inches. Our reviewers have spent a lot of time with the original Vapor Power 2 and think highly of […]
The Selkirk Omni is one of the biggest paddle launches since the Boomstik last summer, and after getting some early court time with it … we have a LOT of thoughts. SHOP THE SELKIRK OMNI HERE Use code “INF-KITCHEN” at checkout for a credit toward a future purchase In this review we cover: The Omni […]
Volair is back at it with the new Mach 2 Forza. This thermoformed paddle comes in both a 14mm and 16mm thickness. The Mach 2 is the traditional shape while the Mach 1 is the elongated version. This Mach 2 Forza sports Toray T700 carbon fiber that is as gritty as any paddle we have […]
The Vanguard Control is the latest paddle from Selkirk. The paddle is 16mm thick and comes in a charcoal gray color. They borrowed the X5+ Core from project 006, along with the QuadCarbon technology on the face, and have created one of the most comfortable paddles we have ever played with. This is a control […]
This is a look at the ProXR Zane Navratil Signature paddle. The base model of this paddle is called “The Standard” and what is different about Zane’s model is that it has a longer handle (6″ as opposed to 5.25″) and it only comes in 14 mm, where the standard is both 14 and 16mm. […]
Selkirk is at it again, this time taking their Project 003 and somehow improving upon it for the launch of the Luxx Control Air. This paddle doesn’t just look great, it plays even better. Sporting a massive 20mm core, the touch and feel is exactly as you would expect, but the power does not seem […]
Franklin is back! It’s been a while since we saw Ben Johns playing with his signature paddle and it took a minute for Franklin to find their carbon fiber stride, but the FS Tour line of paddles has some interesting innovations and at just $150, we think it’s a great deal. Franklin’s FS Tour series […]
