Best Pickleball Paddles 2025: 17 Models Tested - Honest Takes

I tested 17 pickleball paddles from $99 to $250. Here's what's actually worth your money and what disappointed. MY TOP PICK: RPM Friction Pro - My current main paddle. Best playing Gen 3 I've tested despite the $249 price tag. BEST VALUE: Vatic V-Sol Pro - $99 with code MPB. Add 9 grams of weight and it competes with paddles twice the price. BIGGEST SURPRISE: Element 6 Zephyr - $125 with code MPB. Solid stability right out of the box. DISAPPOINTMENTS: Diadem Edge BluCore - Can't justify $250 when better options exist for less. Flik Falcon 13mm - Too head-heavy and unforgiving for my game. ADIDAS IS BACK: ADIPOWER PRO Edition - Three models at $189. ATTK 14mm is my pick but replace the stock grips. All paddles include Pickle Poppers, Gherkin Wraith, Vatic V-Sol Pro & Power, and more. Use code MPB for discounts. Links and full specs at mattspickleball.com Sponsored by Bodhi Pickleball - Code MPB saves 15% at bodhipickleball.com