You don't need to spend $250-300 to get serious paddle performance. I'm breaking down the best paddles you can get for around $150 or less that were released in 2025 - and these aren't budget alternatives, they're premium paddles at honest prices. Featured Paddles: → Vatic Pro Saga Bloom 16mm - $119.99 with code MPB → 11SIX24 Power Series (3 shapes) - $159 with code MPB → Friday Fever Series - $99 with code MPB → Enhance Gen 4.5 - $154.99 with code MPB → Ronbus Quanta Series (5 shapes) - $99 with code MPB Also Covered: FORWRD Court Ranger Backpack - $149 with code MPB Whether it's Gen 3 foam-enhanced construction or full Gen 4 foam cores, these paddles pack the same materials and engineering you'd find in much pricier options. Turns out you can build premium gear without the premium markup.