JOOLA Anna Bright Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm 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
$280
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
pop
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
14.0 mm
Weight
7.9 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- popFeedback is mixed on this theme lately.
What people are saying
calm toucheasy paceclean responsecomfortable feedbackworth the priceall-courtplayable
Touch & Control
- It tends to feel easy to place, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
- Players often call out confidence-inspiring at the kitchen when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
Power
- In real play, it shows up as punchy without feeling wild.
- The common thread: lively when you step in.
Feel
- The first impression is plush without being mushy.
- In real play, it shows up as comfortable over long sessions.
Value
- Players often call out priced like a premium paddle when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
- For the money, people describe the performance as good value when on sale.
Overall
- The first impression is easy to adjust to.
- In real play, it shows up as predictable in play.
Phrased for clarity.
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Where to buy
Current listings and price checks.
Best offerJOOLA
$280
Best priceIn stock
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