A Guide to Pickleball Paddles for Every Skill Level

The MaxGrit™ Pilot is good enough for the pros, without the pro-level price tag. This affordable paddle is sleek and performance-driven. Its surface is complete with MaxGrit™ technology and supported by a polypropylene core to minimize the vibration and maximize the spin rate when the paddle makes contact with the ball.

This paddle is perfect for beginners who are getting used to the feeling of swinging the paddle. They’ll also love it because of its non-slip comfort grip.

Plus, the MaxGrit™ Pilot paddle is USAPA-approved, so you can train all year long with it in preparation for your first competition (if you’re into that sort of thing).

Congrats! You’ve graduated from your beginner paddle and are ready for the next level. Luckily, the Centre Carbon Fiber paddle by Franklin is just as affordable as the Pilot, but its added features give it a little bit of flair that makes it the ideal model for pickleball enthusiasts. 

Like the Pilot, the Centre Carbon Fiber paddle comes equipped with MaxGrit™ technology for optimal control over the ball. The carbon fiber surface makes this one of the most durable paddles with an enlarged sweet spot for peak performance. The long handle helps players reach balls that other paddles can’t, making it the best paddle for covering the most ground.

And we know that once you’ve caught the pickleball bug, you’ll be itching to enter those tournaments; the good news is that this paddle is also USAPA-approved.

The fiberglass paddle with MaxGrit is meticulously designed for peak performance in every way. The polypropylene core and fiberglass surface layer give the paddle a strong, durable base that the highest level players can rely on.

With this paddle, you’re paying for top-of-the-line quality. It’s built to last, even for the pros who are out getting reps day after day. The pros who’ve played with this paddle rave about its comfort grip that’s elongated to provide maximum reach.

There is no sacrificing with this paddle, as it performs just as consistently in the kitchen as it does in the backcourt when you need power. This paddle will take your game to the next level.