Pickleball Apes Zen S+

By The Kitchen Team | Sep 18, 2026

Our take on the Pickleball Apes Zen S+

The new Pickleball Apes Zen S+ uses a “Triple Density Frame” with the brand’s “Diced-Core Technology.” It produces high power and pop, and it also uses a unique grit surface that functions as a thin protective layer bonded over the face, like a screen protector for your paddle.

Price
$188.88

Is the Pickleball Apes Zen S+ worth $188.88?

Who should buy the Pickleball Apes Zen S+?

How does the Pickleball Apes Zen S+ play?

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How We Tested

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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Pickleball Apes Zen S+

Pickleball Apes Zen S+

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