GAMMA Obsidian 13 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
$130
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
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.
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
What people are saying
kitchen confidencestrong drivessteady on mishitsforgiving sweet spot
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.
Power
- Most feedback points to lively when you step in.
- It tends to feel easy to generate pace, especially in hands battles at the net.
Stability
- Players often call out solid against pace when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- On off-center contact, the paddle stays stable through contact.
Phrased for clarity.
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Where to buy
Current listings and price checks.
Best offergammasports.com
$130
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