Best pickleball paddles for spin 2025

Buy if:

• You play a fast game:

  if you like to move fast and hit with big power and spin, this aerodynamic paddle is ideal for hands battles and speedups.

• You want a controlled paddle:

  the surface has great dwell time so the ball sits a moment on the face, allowing you to place precise shots with awesome spin.

• You want the latest pickleball tech:

  CRBN’s TruFoam line is one of the flagship foam-core paddle series – these paddles should outlast previous gen paddles by a long shot.

Pass if:

• You’re on a budget:

  this is a premium paddle at a premium price – check out the 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean if you want a great $100 paddle.

• You want more reach:

  the elongated Paddletek Bantam TKO-C has similar power but more reach on overheads than the hybrid-shaped CRBN TFG4.

• You want a super-forgiving paddle:

  this paddle doesn’t have a huge sweet spot, so try the incredibly forgiving PIKKL Hurricane Pro.

Buy if:

• You want a foam paddle:

  the J2NF joins paddles like the Bread & Butter Loco, bringing durable foam tech into the sub-$200 range.

• You want to minimize mishits:

  it’s so easy to keep the ball in play thanks to the giant sweet spot – even if you hit off-center on the paddle face, the ball won’t go dead.

• You play a fast game:

  like the CRBN TFG4, you can play with fast hands and a lot of pop.

Pass if:

• You want a more cushioned feel:

  this has a slightly stiffer, poppier feel with less dwell time than the softer CRBN.

• You want an elongated paddle:

  the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C gives you an extended shape for more reach at the kitchen zone.

• Your budget is $100:

  you can’t do better than the 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean at the $100 range – its sweet spot almost matches the J2NF.

Buy if:

• You want a paddle that won’t punish you on mishits:

  the sweet spot is so big, like the J2NF, that off-center shots still go over the net and land in the court.

• You like a softer feel:

  this paddle has the same kind of responsive, plush feel that the CRBN and PIKKL paddles have.

• You like longer handles:

  the 5.75-inch elongated handle gives you ample room for hitting two-handed backhands.

Pass if:

• You need more power:

  the CRBN, Honolulu, and Paddletek paddles all give you more natural power than this one.

• You’re ready to spend up:

  if you have a $150 budget, the PIKKL Hurricane Pro is a very similar paddle with a step up in quality and feel.

• You want the most advanced tech:

  try the CRBN TFG4 or Honolulu J2NF – both are Gen 4 foam paddles.

Buy if:

• Power is your priority:

  if you’re a banger who puts power first, the TKO-C is for you.

• You like to have maximum reach:

  the elongated TKO-C gives you more reach than the other paddles on this list, and excels on hard overhead putaways.

• You want good control for a power paddle:

  the medium-sized sweet spot and softer, non-thermoformed feel makes this paddle more generous, controlled, and forgiving than many elongated raw power paddles.

Pass if:

• You want more control with your power:

  I recommend the CRBN TFG4 for the highest levels of power plus control.

• You need a larger sweet spot:

  try the widebody PIKKL and 11SIX24 paddles, or the hybrid-shaped Honolulu, for the largest sweet spots.

• You want a faster version of this paddle:

  the standard-shaped model in the Bantam series, the ESQ-C, is super-fast and has the same elite spin.

Buy if:

• You like softer-feeling paddles:

  this has a plush, soft feel compared to poppier paddles that have more power.

• You want to avoid mishits:

  the sweet spot is enormous on this paddle – it’s so easy to keep the ball in play no matter where you hit it on the paddle face.

• You want a great value:

  the durable PIKKL Hurricane performs and feels like a $220 paddle but costs less than $150 (when you use our code).

Pass if:

• You need natural power:

  if you want a spin paddle with built-in raw power, try the Paddletek Bantam TKO-C.

• You want a next-gen upgrade:

  the Honolulu J2NF is like an updated version of this paddle – it keeps the huge sweet spot but adds power and a full-foam core.

• You want a premium spin paddle:

  the CRBN TFG4 is the cream of the crop – foam core, elite spin, speed, power, and control combined.