Best Elongated Pickleball Paddles (2026 Tested Guide)

Elongated pickleball paddles offer more reach, leverage, and offensive potential. This guide explains how elongated shapes perform and how to choose the right one for your game.

Best Elongated Pickleball Paddles (2026 Tested Guide)
Matt Khoury
By Matt KhouryFounder, Matt's Pickleball
Published Mar 16, 2026Updated Sep 12, 2026Independent editorial · No brand paid for or approved this article
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Best Elongated Pickleball Paddles (2026 Tested Guide) — quick answer

My top 5 picks, ranked, with the measurement that sets each one apart:

  1. 1. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated 16mm — spin 2296 rpm (camera-measured)
  2. 2. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 16mm — spin 2279 rpm (camera-measured)
  3. 3. Enhance Pickleball Turbo MPP Elongated 16mm — spin 2301 rpm (camera-measured)
  4. 4. RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm — spin 2290 rpm (camera-measured)
  5. 5. 11SIX24 Pickleball Hurache Power 2 16mm — spin 2340 rpm (camera-measured)

How these paddles are measured

Best Elongated Pickleball Paddles

  1. 1. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated 16mm — Serve speed 60.9 mph (radar-gun tested, 89th percentile) · Spin 2296 rpm (camera-measured, 83rd percentile) · Twist weight 6.1 (23rd percentile) · Static weight 7.8 oz (13th percentile) · Swing weight 115 (51st percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $250
  2. 2. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 16mm — Serve speed 61 mph (radar-gun tested, 92nd percentile) · Spin 2279 rpm (camera-measured, 63rd percentile) · Twist weight 6.6 (63rd percentile) · Static weight 8.2 oz (80th percentile) · Swing weight 122 (93rd percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $250
  3. 3. Enhance Pickleball Turbo MPP Elongated 16mm — Serve speed 60.9 mph (radar-gun tested, 89th percentile) · Spin 2301 rpm (camera-measured, 86th percentile) · Twist weight 6.4 (48th percentile) · Static weight 8.1 oz (63rd percentile) · Swing weight 118 (74th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $120
  4. 4. RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm — Serve speed 61.5 mph (radar-gun tested, 99th percentile) · Spin 2290 rpm (camera-measured, 78th percentile) · Twist weight 5.9 (10th percentile) · Static weight 7.8 oz (15th percentile) · Swing weight 114 (48th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $250
  5. 5. 11SIX24 Pickleball Hurache Power 2 16mm — Serve speed 61.1 mph (radar-gun tested, 95th percentile) · Spin 2340 rpm (camera-measured, 93rd percentile) · Twist weight 6.1 (20th percentile) · Static weight 8 oz (42nd percentile) · Swing weight 114 (49th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $210
  6. 6. Selkirk Boomstik Elongated 16mm — Serve speed 60.8 mph (radar-gun tested, 83rd percentile) · Spin 2294 rpm (camera-measured, 82nd percentile) · Twist weight 6.7 (67th percentile) · Static weight 8.2 oz (88th percentile) · Swing weight 117 (72nd percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $333
  7. 7. RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 14mm — Serve speed 61.2 mph (radar-gun tested, 97th percentile) · Spin 2260 rpm (camera-measured, 51st percentile) · Twist weight 5.8 (6th percentile) · Static weight 7.8 oz (10th percentile) · Swing weight 113 (38th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $250
  8. 8. Warping Point Neon 16mm — Serve speed 60.6 mph (radar-gun tested, 70th percentile) · Spin 2250 rpm (camera-measured, 46th percentile) · Twist weight 6.2 (29th percentile) · Static weight 7.9 oz (35th percentile) · Swing weight 113 (39th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $100
  9. 9. Luzz Pickleball Pro 4 Inferno 16mm — Serve speed 61 mph (radar-gun tested, 92nd percentile) · Spin 2281 rpm (camera-measured, 66th percentile) · Twist weight 6.3 (40th percentile) · Static weight 7.9 oz (29th percentile) · Swing weight 119 (83rd percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $209
  10. 10. Aireo Sports Cyclone 16mm — Serve speed 60.9 mph (radar-gun tested, 89th percentile) · Spin 2279 rpm (camera-measured, 63rd percentile) · Twist weight 6.4 (44th percentile) · Static weight 7.6 oz (1st percentile) · Swing weight 113 (38th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $199
  11. 11. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Elongated 16mm — Serve speed 61 mph (radar-gun tested, 92nd percentile) · Spin 2295 rpm (camera-measured, 82nd percentile) · Twist weight 6 (16th percentile) · Static weight 8.1 oz (73rd percentile) · Swing weight 116 (62nd percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $169
  12. 12. Mark Pickleball Two R3 16mm — Serve speed 60.7 mph (radar-gun tested, 78th percentile) · Spin 2290 rpm (camera-measured, 78th percentile) · Twist weight 6 (13th percentile) · Static weight 8.1 oz (78th percentile) · Swing weight 115 (54th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $175
  13. 13. Proton Series Three Peacock 15mm — Serve speed 60.7 mph (radar-gun tested, 78th percentile) · Spin 2301 rpm (camera-measured, 86th percentile) · Twist weight 6.3 (40th percentile) · Static weight 7.9 oz (35th percentile) · Swing weight 115 (53rd percentile) · Core 15 mm · Price $180
  14. 14. Enhance Pickleball Turbo EPP Elongated 16mm — Serve speed 60.9 mph (radar-gun tested, 89th percentile) · Spin 2295 rpm (camera-measured, 82nd percentile) · Twist weight 6.4 (48th percentile) · Static weight 8 oz (49th percentile) · Swing weight 117 (71st percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $120
  15. 15. NOX SPORT X-FOAM JC6 16mm — Serve speed 60.4 mph (radar-gun tested, 55th percentile) · Spin 2279 rpm (camera-measured, 63rd percentile) · Twist weight 6.4 (48th percentile) · Static weight 8.2 oz (80th percentile) · Swing weight 117 (71st percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $250
  16. 16. Friday Pickleball Aura Elongated 16mm — Serve speed 61.1 mph (radar-gun tested, 95th percentile) · Spin 2299 rpm (camera-measured, 85th percentile) · Twist weight 5.9 (8th percentile) · Static weight 8.1 oz (73rd percentile) · Swing weight 116 (65th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $129
  17. 17. Ronbus Quanta R3 16mm — Serve speed 60.5 mph (radar-gun tested, 62nd percentile) · Spin 2265 rpm (camera-measured, 53rd percentile) · Twist weight 5.6 (2nd percentile) · Static weight 7.7 oz (3rd percentile) · Swing weight 110 (21st percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $120
  18. 18. Franklin C45 Hayden Patriquin 16mm — Serve speed 60.1 mph (radar-gun tested, 44th percentile) · Spin 2245 rpm (camera-measured, 44th percentile) · Twist weight 6 (16th percentile) · Static weight 7.9 oz (27th percentile) · Swing weight 116 (61st percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $230
  19. 19. Gearbox GBX Power Elongated 16mm — Serve speed 60.9 mph (radar-gun tested, 89th percentile) · Spin 2283 rpm (camera-measured, 68th percentile) · Twist weight 6.4 (48th percentile) · Static weight 8 oz (49th percentile) · Swing weight 120 (87th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $180
  20. 20. Franklin C45 Parris Todd 13.25mm — Serve speed 59.9 mph (radar-gun tested, 37th percentile) · Spin 2166 rpm (camera-measured, 17th percentile) · Twist weight 5.6 (2nd percentile) · Static weight 7.5 oz (0th percentile) · Swing weight 101 (1st percentile) · Core 13 mm · Price $230
  21. 21. Thrive Fury Elongated 15.5mm — Serve speed 61 mph (radar-gun tested, 92nd percentile) · Spin 2272 rpm (camera-measured, 58th percentile) · Twist weight 6.1 (26th percentile) · Static weight 7.9 oz (29th percentile) · Swing weight 116 (64th percentile) · Core 16 mm · Price $180

Frequently asked questions

What makes a pickleball paddle elongated?
An elongated paddle is typically around 16.5 inches long and narrower than standard shapes. This design increases reach and swing leverage while reducing overall width.
Are elongated paddles more powerful?
They can increase leverage on full swings, but overall power depends more on construction, materials, and weight distribution than shape alone.
Do elongated paddles have smaller sweet spots?
They usually have a narrower sweet spot from side to side but a taller sweet spot vertically. This can make them feel more precise but slightly less forgiving.
Are elongated paddles good for spin?
Yes. The longer swing radius can help generate more spin when combined with appropriate face materials and surface texture.
Who should use an elongated paddle?
Players who prioritize reach, aggressive shot-making, and directional control often benefit most from elongated designs.
Are elongated paddles harder to control?
They can feel more demanding due to higher swingweight and reduced forgiveness, but modern designs have improved accessibility significantly.
Which paddle on this list has the highest measured spin RPM?
11SIX24 Pickleball Hurache Power 2 16mm — 2340 rpm, camera-measured on the same protocol as every other paddle I test.
Which paddle on this list has the fastest measured serve speed?
RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm — 61.5 mph, radar-gun tested.
What is the cheapest paddle on this list?
Warping Point Neon 16mm at $100.