December 2025Updated 1/17/2026
Roundup
Best Pickleball Paddles for December 2025
Quick picks up top, then a ranked list you can skim in minutes.
Quick picks
Fast answers for the most common shopping goals.
Best for control
Quick take: Balanced
Best for spin
Quick take: Balanced
Best budget
Quick take: Balanced
Best all-court
Quick take: Balanced
Top picks
A ranked list with clear takeaways and fast links to each product.
Rank 1JOOLA
Typical price
$280
Swing: 110
Why it stands out
- Quick through the air for fast hands at the kitchen.
Quick take
Fast hands
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Rank 2JOOLA
Typical price
$260
Why it stands out
- Balanced all-court personality with an easy, player-friendly feel.
Quick take
Balanced
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Rank 3Six Zero
Typical price
$180
Swing: 113Twist: 6.03Spin: 2,000 RPM
Why it stands out
- Spin-friendly face that helps you shape drives and passing shots.
- Quick through the air for fast hands at the kitchen.
- Responsive, lively feel—best when you strike clean.
Quick take
Spin-forward
A fast read before you open the full product page.
Rank 4Selkirk
Typical price
$250
Swing: 116Twist: 5.857Spin: 1,975 RPM
Why it stands out
- Spin-friendly face that helps you shape drives and passing shots.
- Quick through the air for fast hands at the kitchen.
- Responsive, lively feel—best when you strike clean.
Quick take
Spin-forward
A fast read before you open the full product page.
Rank 5Six Zero
Typical price
$199
Swing: 117Twist: 3
Why it stands out
- Quick through the air for fast hands at the kitchen.
- Responsive, lively feel—best when you strike clean.
Quick take
Fast hands
A fast read before you open the full product page.
Rank 6Selkirk Labs
Typical price
$333
Swing: 118Twist: 7.2
Why it stands out
- Quick through the air for fast hands at the kitchen.
- Stable on off-center hits; fewer surprises under pressure.
Quick take
Fast hands
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Rank 7Ronbus
Swing: 101Twist: 6.12
Why it stands out
- Quick through the air for fast hands at the kitchen.
- Responsive, lively feel—best when you strike clean.
Quick take
Fast hands
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Rank 8Paddletek
Typical price
$150
Swing: 115Twist: 6.4Spin: 1,903 RPM
Why it stands out
- Spin-friendly face that helps you shape drives and passing shots.
- Quick through the air for fast hands at the kitchen.
- Stable on off-center hits; fewer surprises under pressure.
Quick take
Spin-forward
A fast read before you open the full product page.
Rank 9Paddletek
Typical price
$250
Swing: 105Spin: 2,020 RPM
Why it stands out
- Spin-friendly face that helps you shape drives and passing shots.
- Quick through the air for fast hands at the kitchen.
Quick take
Spin-forward
A fast read before you open the full product page.
Rank 10HONOLULU PICKLEBALL COMPANY
Typical price
$195
Swing: 110Twist: 7
Why it stands out
- Quick through the air for fast hands at the kitchen.
- Stable on off-center hits; fewer surprises under pressure.
Quick take
Fast hands
A fast read before you open the full product page.
Rank 11Gearbox
Typical price
$250
Why it stands out
- Balanced all-court personality with an easy, player-friendly feel.
Quick take
Balanced
A fast read before you open the full product page.
Rank 12Engage
Typical price
$260
Swing: 116Twist: 5.857Spin: 1,975 RPM
Why it stands out
- Spin-friendly face that helps you shape drives and passing shots.
- Quick through the air for fast hands at the kitchen.
- Responsive, lively feel—best when you strike clean.
Quick take
Spin-forward
A fast read before you open the full product page.
How to choose quickly
A simple way to narrow down the list.
- Want easier resets and placement? Start with the control pick, then compare swing + twist for steadiness.
- Want heavier drives? Look for a planted feel and a higher swing weight—then sanity-check that touch stays predictable for your game.
- If you play mostly doubles, stability and quick handling usually matter more than max pop.