Paddle weight and comfort Pickleball paddles come in three weight classes. Lightweight paddles between 6.5 to 7.2 ounces are easy to control, though they may need extra effort for drives and smashes.

The best pickleball paddles help elevate your game whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro. Our top recommendations for 2024 include Joola, Engage, Head and more.

If you're a newcomer and don't want to spend a lot upfront, the Amazin' Aces pickleball set serves up four wooden paddles for just $40. (The list price is a bit higher, but the "sale" has been ...

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America, which is why we spoke to an array of experts and asked for their picks on the best pickleball paddles, balls and gear.

If you’re one of the 3.5 million casual pickleball players in the U.S., you might be thinking about upgrading your paddle. Or maybe you’re a total newbie, helping to make pickleball—a mix of ...