Pickleball Paddle Reviews, Expert Tips, and News

Here you'll find expert reviews on the latest pickleball paddles, insightful tips to enhance your game, and the most recent news from the pickleball world. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, our blog is designed to help you stay informed and improve your skills with the best gear recommendations and strategic advice.
Paddle Reviews

Thrive Pickleball Fury Hybrid Power Paddle Review

Thrive FURY hybrid delivers quick handling with strong power scaling. Embedded throat weighting adds stability. 60.5 mph serves, firm face, sub-112 swing weight. Gen 3 build at $199, code MPB saves 10%.
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Ronbus Pickleball Refoam R1 and R4 Paddle Review

Ronbus Refoam R1.14 and R4.14 deliver stable, plush foam-core performance with MPP construction and 3D carbon lattice reinforcement for $179 with code MPB.
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Selkirk Boomstik Pickleball Paddle Review

Premium foam-core power paddle with MOI side weights and Infinigrit surface. Strong stability and spin retention, but quality control issues and high price raise value concerns at $333.
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Pickleball Apes Harmony Series Paddle Review

Pickleball Apes Harmony series delivers upgraded Gen 3 performance with polyurethane foam, fiberglass edge walls, and raw carbon face across three all-court shapes.
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Enhance Pickleball Gen 4.5 Foam Paddle Review

The Enhance Gen 4.5 delivers foam-core performance at $175 MSRP with radial void technology, 56.4 MPH serves (74th percentile), and 2254 RPM spin (72nd percentile). Balanced all-court paddle with plush feel.
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Gearbox GX2 Power Paddle Review

Gearbox’s GX2 Power upgrades the original with foam, fiberglass strips, and faster feedback—delivering more power, pop, and feel in both Hybrid and Elongated shapes.
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CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Review: A Lighter Hybrid That Finally Hits

The Genesis 4 is CRBN’s first foam-core paddle that truly feels hybrid in shape and balance. Faster, lighter, and more maneuverable than its predecessors—without giving up TruFoam’s signature feel.
Paddle Reviews

Body Helix Flik F1 TerraCore XC Review

The Body Helix FLiK F1 TerraCore XC is a lightweight, stiff, and highly customizable Gen 4 paddle. With a low-density foam core, four-layer Toray carbon face, and standout pop, it’s built for aggressive players who prefer to tune their paddle for speed and control.