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Two carbon fiber pickleball paddles side by side on an outdoor court line

JOOLA Hyperion vs Perseus: Which Shape Suits You

Hyperion and Perseus are the two paddles that carry Ben Johns’ name, they sit on the same construction platform, and …

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Foam-edged pickleball paddle on a quiet backyard court at golden hour

Quiet Pickleball Paddles: Which Ones Actually Help

Very few people shop for a quiet paddle out of curiosity. They shop because a neighbor knocked, because the HOA …

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Pickleball paddle with bold retro-patterned face on a court bench

Bread and Butter Pickleball Paddles: Loco or Filth?

You will recognize a Bread and Butter paddle across two courts. The brand, often shortened to B&B, built its identity …

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Elongated carbon fiber pickleball paddle with tropical artwork on an outdoor court

Honolulu Pickleball Paddles: Who the J2NF Suits

Honolulu Pickleball Company is one of those brands you hear about from another player rather than from a shop. Its …

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Premium black carbon pickleball paddle on a display stand

JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV: Who Should Buy It

The JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV is the signature paddle at the top of JOOLA’s performance range, and it …

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White pickleball paddle with gold accents standing on the court

JOOLA Beacon Paddle: A Fair Look at the Entry Model

The JOOLA Beacon is the paddle that turns up when somebody wants the brand they keep seeing on television without …

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several different pickleball paddles fanned out on a court bench

How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle: A Simple Framework

Paddle listings are written to make every model sound essential. Thermoformed, unibody, T700 raw carbon, foam-injected walls, polypropylene honeycomb: it …

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worn pickleball paddle with scuffed edge guard next to a new paddle

How Long Do Pickleball Paddles Last? Signs of a Dead Paddle

A pickleball paddle does not break the way a string snaps on a tennis racquet. There is no obvious moment …

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Orange and grey pickleball paddle leaning against the net

HEAD Pickleball Paddles: Which Line Suits Your Level

HEAD arrived in pickleball the same way it arrived in tennis and skiing, by taking a family name people already …

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Close-up of a graphite pickleball paddle face with carbon texture

Graphite Pickleball Paddles: How They Differ From Carbon

Search for a graphite pickleball paddle and you will find two kinds of results: older listings where graphite is the …

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Edgeless carbon pickleball paddle propped against a water bottle

Gearbox Pickleball Paddles: Who the Solid Build Suits

Most pickleball paddles are built the same way underneath: a honeycomb core sandwiched between two face sheets, wrapped in an …

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Matte black pickleball paddle on a sports bag, overhead view

Friday Pickleball Paddles: Are They Worth Buying?

Friday is one of the few paddle brands most players meet through a social feed rather than through a pro …

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