JOOLA “Da Hammer” paddle

By The Kitchen Team | Sep 18, 2026

Our take on the JOOLA “Da Hammer” paddle

They call him “Da Hammer” for a reason. In the new comedy movie on Apple TV, The Dink, Jake Johnson stars as Dusty “Da Hammer” Boyd, a washed-up tennis pro forced to pick up pickleball to save his club and win back his father’s respect. The JOOLA “Da Hammer” Pickleball Paddle is an exclusive limited-edition paddle inspired by the film and built for anyone ready to swing for their own comeback.

Featuring JOOLA’s elongated Perseus shape (the same shape as Dusty’s paddle in The Dink) it’s constructed with JOOLA’s durable Astral technology, which includes a carbon fiber sand-blasted surface for predictable contact and a Feel-Tec Pure Grip for long-lasting comfort.

JOOLA "Da Hammer" paddle
Price
$99.95

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Our paddle reviewers (all 5.0+ players) work with other high-level players in their area to test paddles on a variety of shots. This testing involves several hours of drills and games in an effort to determine how the paddle impacts performance in real-world scenarios.

We use the Life Time LT Pro 48 pickleball for our testing.

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JOOLA “Da Hammer” paddle

JOOLA "Da Hammer" paddle

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