GAMMA Hellbender NeuCore Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$80
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Strength
feel
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Our grade
Developing
Score coming soon
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
- feelFeedback is mixed on this theme lately.
What people are saying
kitchen confidencesteady on mishitsforgiving sweet spotsmooth impactconnected feel
Touch & Control
- Soft shots land with confidence-inspiring at the kitchen, and resets feel confidence-inspiring at the kitchen.
- It’s easy to keep the ball low thanks to calm and predictable.
Stability
- Players often call out solid against pace when on resets and dinks.
- On off-center contact, the paddle stays stable through contact.
Feel
- The common thread: comfortable over long sessions.
- Most feedback points to connected and clean.
Phrased for clarity.
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