Stryker 4 Composite 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
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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
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Our grade
Developing
Score coming soon
Weight
7.1 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.
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
What people are saying
soft-game friendlyfinishes pointseasy to trustconsistent
Touch & Control
- The common thread: calm and predictable.
- Most feedback points to steady on resets.
Power
- Drives get heavy without needing a huge swing: easy to generate pace.
- The first impression is quick on putaways.
Overall
- The first impression is balanced overall.
- In real play, it shows up as solid across the court.
Phrased for clarity.
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