My RPM Jade Elongated 16mm review covers power, spin, feel, durability and specs to see how this $269.99 Gen 4 elongated performs.

Performance pickleballs have come a long way. Three balls stand out right now: the Life Time LT Pro 48, Selkirk S2 Pro, and Franklin X-44. The Life Time set the standard by combining consistent bounce ...

I've been reviewing pickleball paddles since 2020. I love the game and I'm here to help you make informed gear decisions. The Cannon XPP falls into my Power+ category, though it leans more toward pop ...

We regularly get asked whether some paddles are easier on the arm and elbow than others. The forums are littered with different variations of the same question. “My elbow has been bothering me. Is ...

Durable grit has become one of the biggest areas of paddle innovation in 2026. Unlike traditional raw carbon fiber, which can lose surface texture relatively quickly, durable grit is designed to ...

Every paddle we've tested, measured on our own units with the same equipment every time. Search the full database, open a paddle for the complete breakdown, or put two side by side. Nothing here is ...

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If you've been playing pickleball for a while, you've probably heard the standard advice: 14mm paddles are faster and poppier, while 16mm paddles offer more control and a bigger sweet spot. That used ...

Take the stress out of finding the best paddle for you. Our paddle fitting quiz asks a few questions about you and what you need from a paddle, then narrows hundreds of current, tested paddles down to ...

Every paddle in the Pickleball Effect database is independently tested in-house. We don't rely on manufacturer specifications or third-party data. By controlling the equipment, environment, tester and ...