01Top pick
Honolulu J2CR
My current number-one recommendation: a lively hybrid paddle that blends serious power and pop with a forgiving sweet spot and confident control.
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The Pickle Coachby KushCheck availability ↗Find your fit · About 3 minutes
Your game.
Your paddle.
A step-by-step guide to a paddle profile that suits you, with the reasons behind it.
Question 1 of 13One choice per question
Where are you in your pickleball journey?
Choose your pickleball experience, even if you have played another racket sport for years.
Understand the paddle terms
Shape, weight distribution, face and core work together. Widebody usually offers a wider forgiving area; elongated usually offers more reach. Test the individual model.
Lower swing weight tends to make acceleration easier. Higher twist weight resists rotation on off-centre contact. Compare both, rather than chasing the lightest paddle.
Core type alone cannot predict spin or lifespan. Look for independent measurements, wear evidence and a clear warranty.
Paddletek: weight and balance ↗Selkirk: paddle shapes ↗Tried, tested & recommended
Explore my paddle picks.
The right paddle depends on how you play. These are performance options to discuss after finding your profile above. They are not automatic matches for every player or budget.
02Power + touch
11SIX24 Power 2 Ultré
A strong choice for attacking players who want explosive pace without giving up the softer, more predictable response needed for resets and dinks.
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Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik
A premium power paddle with a stable, balanced feel, huge spin potential and a generous sweet spot in both widebody and elongated shapes.
Ask if it suits your gameBest-value alternative
Tried & tested · £80 Now £60
Boomstik-style clone
A full-foam paddle that plays remarkably close to the genuine Boomstik for a fraction of the price. I have personally tested, dissected and compared its construction and performance, and it comes with a cover.
- Excellent power, pop and spin potential
- Large, forgiving sweet spot
- Outstanding value for recreational play
Please note: this clone is not sanctioned for tournament play and does not use Selkirk's InfinGrit surface.
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Watch on YouTube In players' hands
Meet a few happy owners.
Real local players with the Boomstik-style paddles I've supplied.
