The Joola Perseus Pro 4 16mm: My Unexpected New Favorite I have tested hundreds of pickleball paddles, so it takes a lot for one to impress me. In fact, with all the controversies surrounding Joola over the last year, from core crushing and the questionable submission processes, to them spinning the situation in their favor,…

Thrive Smoke Review: Experience True Controlled Power The Thrive Smoke 14.5mm Pickleball Paddle has been generating plenty of buzz for its ability to combine incredible power and spin with a stable, connected feel. Designed for people that play pickleball at an intermediate to advanced level, this thermoformed paddle strikes a unique balance between offensive capability…

Best Pickleball Paddles 2025: Boost Your Control and Dominate the Court If you’re searching for the Best Pickleball Paddles 2025, this guide was built for you. I’ve tested a variety of paddles over the past few months, on court, under pressure, and alongside players of all levels. This list reflects real world feedback, not just…

Proton Project Flamingo – Series Three The Proton Project Flamingo proves that Proton continues to innovate since bursting onto the pickleball scene in 2024. This new release, nicknamed the “Flamingo,” combines a more powerful core with a highly textured hitting surface to deliver maximum spin, remarkable control, and surprising forgiveness. It’s also the first paddle…

Engage Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid and Widebody: New Paddles Wondering which new Engage Pursuit Pro1 Hybrid and Widebody paddle best suits your style? Engage has long been a favorite among pros for its crisp power and reliable spin. Now, they’ve expanded the Pursuit Pro1 lineup to include two new shapes, Hybrid and Widebody, so every pickleball…

Pickleball Apes Pulse V: A Dense, Crisp Feel and Surprising Sweet Spot The Pickleball Apes Pulse V has sparked debate since its release, control paddle or sneaky power weapon? Some say it’s a great for all court play, while others claim it leans more toward power than advertised. So, which is it? To find out,…

Honolulu J3Ti Pickleball Paddle Review: Control, Comfort, and Spin in One Package The Honolulu J3Ti is a wide body, control oriented pickleball paddle that blends a carbon fiber face with PET electroplated fibers (often called “titanium” due to its metallic sheen). Designed for people that play pickleball at all levels, from beginners seeking a gentle…

Avoura Rhapsody 13 Pickleball Paddle Review: A Legacy of Innovation and On Court Excellence I recently received the Avoura Rhapsody 13 pickleball paddle to test and share my honest, no strings attached impressions. Neither AJ nor I received compensation or were required to say anything positive. What follows is our genuine take based solely on…

Franklin C45 Pickleball Paddle: Balanced Power Hybrid for Fast, Controlled Play At PickleTip.com, we have reviewed countless pickleball paddles over the last two years. Lately, many manufacturers have been sending us their newest releases to test without any conditions or payments, ensuring that our feedback remains unbiased and honest. We recently got our hands on…

11SIX24 Power Paddles: A Balanced, Budget Friendly Option In a pickleball world filled with bold claims about so called “game changing” gear, it can be refreshing to find a solid paddle that is priced fairly and performs well. Enter the 11SIX24 Power Paddles. While you will not necessarily be blown away by revolutionary technology or…