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Pikkl Vantage Pro 14mm Carbon Fiber 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
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
value
Value is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
Pikkl Vantage Pro 14mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
14.0 mm

What stands out

The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
  • power
    A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
  • value
    Value is a common tradeoff—some feel the price is high for the tier.
What people are saying
easy paceworth the price
Power
  • It tends to feel punchy without feeling wild, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
  • Players often call out lively when you step in when on defense when contact isn’t perfect.
Value
  • The first impression is priced like a premium paddle.
  • In real play, it shows up as good value when on sale.

Phrased for clarity.

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