Updated September 2025 A few years ago, nobody at open play was talking about paddle thickness. It was all about graphite vs fiberglass, carbon vs composite. Now? Players are comparing cores like they are comparing cars. “Do you play a 16?” “No, I’m a 14 guy.” It sounds nerdy, but the difference is real. The…
Updated September 2025 If you’ve been around or engulfed in the sport of pickleball in any meaningful way, chances are you’ve seen both the Onix Z5 Graphite and the HEAD Radical Elite. These two paddles sit in the same price tier, often under $100, and they have become staples for beginners and casual players who…
Updated September 2025 Pickleball players talk about control like it’s a single concept, but the truth is there are different kinds of control. Some players want a wide, forgiving sweet spot that makes resets and dinks feel automatic. Others want reach and touch, trusting themselves to find the ball on a thinner, more precise paddle….
Updated September 2025 Raw carbon paddles changed pickleball. That grippy, sandpaper-like texture gave everyday players tour level spin and reshaped how we drop, drive, and counter. Two names that helped write that story are the Electrum Model E and the CRBN 1. On paper they look similar: both raw carbon, both control-forward, both extremely popular….
Updated August 2025 Two paddles you’ll see in the hands of serious players right now: the JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion 16 and the Selkirk Power Air Epic. Both carry big reputations and very different personalities. One leans into raw carbon grip and counterpunching stability. The other feels like a rocket with a steering wheel, built…
Updated August 2025 The Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX represent two generations of control first paddles that approach the game in very different ways. The Tempest Wave Pro is a longtime favorite for players who value accuracy, finesse, and a soft graphite touch. The Pursuit Pro EX, on the other hand,…
Updated August 2025 Two names dominate the conversations when it comes to raw carbon paddles: the CRBN-1X vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond (DBD). Both are hyped for their spin, pop, and pro level performance, but they deliver those traits in very different ways. If you’re wondering whether to go with the established CRBN, known…
Updated August 2025 When two paddles dominate conversation at courts across the country, it’s worth putting them under the microscope. The Selkirk Vanguard Invikta vs JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 are two of the most talked about elongated paddles of 2025, and for good reason. They both have pro level pedigrees, long reach, and enough on…