This pickleball paddle finder matches you to paddles I bought and tested myself, based on your skill level, playing style, arm comfort and budget. It takes about 30 seconds, asks for no email, and every match links to my full review so you can check the reasoning.
Four quick questions. We match you to paddles Dylan has tested. The main matches never go over your budget.
- 400+ hours testing
- 80+ paddles evaluated
- 21 in the finder
- 0 paid rankings
About 30 seconds. No email needed.
Your matches
Ratings are Dylan’s, the average of four category scores (power, control, spin, forgiveness) from 400+ hours of on-court testing at BestPicklePad.com. No brand paid for a ranking. If you compete, check that a paddle is on the USA Pickleball approved list.
How the Paddle Finder Picks Your Paddles
The finder only recommends paddles I have tested. It starts with your budget and never puts a main match above it, then ranks what is left by how well each paddle fits your style and level. A paddle’s rating is the average of its power, control, spin and forgiveness scores from my testing, so the same number appears on its review. If nothing at your budget fits your style, I show the best affordable options and add one closest match a price tier up.
If you have elbow, wrist or shoulder trouble, the finder steers you away from stiff, head-heavy builds. I am not a doctor, and no paddle treats an injury, so see one if pain continues. If you would rather browse than take the quiz, start with my best pickleball paddles ranking or the paddle decision matrix.
Paddles in the Finder
- JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V: Best Overall Power
- Six Zero Black Opal: Best Power-Spin Hybrid
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis: Best Premium Control
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond: Best Plush All-Court
- Selkirk Labs Boomstik: Best Pure Power
- CRBN 3X Power Series: Best Thermoformed Power and Reach
- JOOLA Pro IV: Best Power Runner-Up
- Holbrook Power Pro E: Best Power and Control Balance
- Vatic Pro Prism V7: Best Budget Elongated
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash: Best Budget Control
- Osmo Elite Spin T700: Best Ultra-Budget Spin
- TENVINA Hercules T700SC: Best Budget Spin Flagship
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro: Best Budget Foam-Core Power
- Honolulu J2CR 16mm: Best All-Court Runner-Up
- 11SIX24 Jelly Bean: Best Budget Control for Two-Handers
- FRIDAY Aura Pro: Best All-Court Under $200
- Franklin C45 Dynasty: Best Serve Leverage
- Six Zero Ruby: Best Feel-First Control
- HEAD Radical Elite: Best for Tennis Crossovers
- MTEN Fiberglass Set: Best for Total Beginners
- Diadem Hero V2: Best Under $60
Paddle Finder FAQs
How does the paddle finder choose paddles?
It filters by your budget, then ranks the paddles I have tested by how closely each one fits your playing style and skill level. Ratings come from my testing, and sponsors have no say in them.
Is the paddle finder free, and does it save my answers?
It is free, needs no email, and does not store your answers.
What if I am a beginner?
Beginners are matched to forgiving paddles first. My best pickleball paddles for beginners guide goes deeper, and the intermediate guide covers the next step up.
Are these paddles approved for tournaments?
Most are, but approval lists change. If you compete, check the USA Pickleball approved paddle list before you buy.