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Choosing a pickleball paddle can be overwhelming. There are so many options to choose from and everyone seems to be hyping up different ones.<\/p>\n
The reality is that a lot of pickleball paddles are marketing over substance. There are plenty of great paddles, but some many that have been hyped up won’t fit your needs & play style.<\/p>\n
I’m a full-time paddle reviewer and have demoed out and recommended dozens of paddles to women while listening intently to their feedback. Today, I\u2019ll be helping you pick a trustworthy paddle that\u2019s tailored just for for you.<\/p>\n
In this article, I\u2019ve hand-picked a list of my top five paddles that will help you feel and play your best as a female player.<\/p>\n
Obviously, not all women play the same way or have the same physical attributes. But there are commonalities that female players tend to look for when choosing the right paddle for them.<\/p>\n
The shape and thickness of a paddle’s handle tends to be the most important consideration for the women that I play with and recommend paddles to. I recommend paddles with a 4″, 4.125″, or 4.25″ grip size for most women. The larger more chunky and boxy handles rarely appeal to men, much less women. Fortunately, those big boxy handles are largely going out of style.<\/p>\n
This one is more subjective than grip circumference. While most women want a small grip circumference, the length depends more on their style of play. Most women who come from tennis will want a longer grip length of 5.3″ or longer. This will give room for two-handed backhands and provides more whip and power on strokes. Shorter handles around 5″ are more suited for women who want a quicker-moving handle that doesn’t feel large.<\/p>\n
Paddle weights vary significantly, typically ranging anywhere from 6oz to 12oz. There’s a sweet spot that most female players prefer their paddle to play at, and it usually falls in the 7.6oz – 8.4oz range<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This is, of course, going to be subjective, but many women prefer to play a control-focused game. Having a paddle that supports this style of game is important. For this reason, many women tend to favor soft and plush paddles over hard and stiff paddles with tons of pop.<\/p>\n While control is important, a lot of female pickleball players prefer a paddle that carries good amounts of pop and power to help give them some extra punch to their shots. It can feel good to have the paddle do a lot of the work for you. Some of the paddles on this list will provide that extra power edge and do so without playing too advanced and unnecessarily sacrificing control.<\/p>\n Alright, let’s move on to the paddles. Note that these might not be the paddles that you see the most on your local courts, such as the popular Engage and Paddletek models.<\/p>\n Those aren’t bad paddles, by any means. But they tend to be overly expensive and do not perform as well as the ones on this list. Their popularity is due to long-standing brand ambassadorship and sponsorships (tons of women buy Paddletek paddles because of Anna Leigh Waters, for example).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n First place on this list was an easy choice. The Prism line of paddles from Vatic Pro has been a revelation since its release. Both models, the hybrid-shaped Flash and elongated V7, have been flying off the shelves.<\/p>\n Why the success? Because the Prism paddles play incredibly well, are made of high-quality materials, and are priced at a ridiculously affordable price of $89 w\/ coupon code DASHPB.<\/p>\n The Prism is comparable to another excellent paddle in the $100 price range, the Ronbus R1.16<\/a>. The Vatic Prism is $10 cheaper and includes superior edge-foam technology to the Ronbus, though.<\/p>\n A more direct comparison is the Simone Jardim edition Joola Hyperion CFS 16mm. Both feature the same Gen. 1.5 thermoforming tech and play very similarly. The reason why Vatic’s Prism made this list and the Hyperion didn’t? The Hyperion is $219 while the Vatic is $89.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ronbus makes some of my favorite paddles on the market. The Nova is Ronbus’s newest thermoformed line and features an excellent balance of power and control.<\/p>\n The Nova utilizes new proprietary tech that makes it the most durable thermoformed paddle. Ronbus has finally managed to crack the code and resolve issues such as core-crushing, disbonding, and delamination that have plagued thermoformed paddles.<\/p>\n Being a thermoformed paddle, the Nova is going to have more pop and power than a traditional control paddle. But after a little bit of an adjustment period, I think that a lot of female players will fall in love with this paddle. I have a lot of women in my local community testing this new paddle, and the response has been very good so far.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Six Zero Double Black Diamond (DBD) has been one of the most popular paddles of 2023, and for good reason. It’s got ample power, pop, and control to really improve your game. This is a thermoformed paddle like the Nova, so it’s going to be a bit more power-oriented than control oriented. But recent manufacturing changes have made this paddle more controllable than ever before. Once you adapt to the power and pop that the DBD delivers your game will feel far more effortless as you allow the paddle to do the work for you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is the most unique paddle on the list compared to the others. It’s the only 10mm thick paddle, which gives it a much different feel and makes it more suited for intermediate to advanced women. The ProKennex brand is known for their vibration dampening technology, so this is an excellent paddle for those with tennis elbow issues. The paddle is more on the power side than the control side, but once you get used to it, this paddle is an excellent performer that’s agile and incredibly fun to play with. It also looks fantastic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Apex Pro is the cheapest paddle on this list at $80 after discount code DASHPB. It’s also the best control paddle in its price range. This is an excellent paddle for women who are looking to improve their control game with a great paddle at an inexpensive entry price.<\/p>\n I hope this post has proven helpful for your buying decision. The paddles on this list are some of my favorite paddles available in pickleball right now.<\/p>\n While this post is meant to help the average woman pick a stellar paddle, remember to consider your own needs. While most women don’t want a heavyweight paddle, some, like pro player Salmone Devidze, do. She boasts one of the heaviest paddles on the pro scene at around 11oz.<\/p>\n Just like male players, it’s good for you to test out multiple paddles to find the one that’s the perfect fit for you. But, chances are, you’ll be happy with any paddle that you pick from this list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Choosing a pickleball paddle can be overwhelming. There are so many options to choose from and everyone seems to be hyping up different ones. The reality is that a lot of pickleball paddles are marketing over substance. 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4. Controllability<\/h3>\n
5. Power\/Pop<\/h3>\n
My Top 5 Recommended Paddles for Women<\/h2>\n
1. Vatic Pro Prism<\/h2>\n
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$99.99<\/del>\u00a0($89.99<\/a>\u00a0with code DASHPB)<\/li>\n\n
2. Ronbus R1 Nova<\/h2>\n
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$180<\/del> ($160<\/a> with code DASHPB)<\/li>\n\n
3. Six Zero Double Black Diamond<\/h2>\n
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$180<\/del> ($162<\/a>\u00a0with code DASHPB)<\/li>\n\n
4. ProKennex Black Ace LG Daniel de la Rosa<\/h2>\n
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$250<\/del> ($225<\/a> when purchased through this<\/a> link)<\/li>\n\n
5. Hudef Apex Pro<\/h2>\n
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$89<\/del>\u00a0($80<\/a>\u00a0with code DASHPB)<\/li>\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n