Paddles
Buying Guides
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Best Pickleball Paddle for Beginners UK 2026 Best beginner pickleball paddles UK 2026, all under £100: Selkirk Latitude £70, JOOLA Solaire £85, Vatic Pro V7, Decathlon Perfly. USAPA-approved picks. -
Best Pickleball Paddles UK 2026: Picks by Budget Tier The best pickleball paddles you can actually buy in the UK in 2026: a verified pick at entry, mid and premium price tiers, with honest stock notes. -
Best Pickleball Paddles Under £100 UK 2026 The best pickleball paddles under £100 in the UK for 2026 - budget and beginner picks from Decathlon, JOOLA, Head and more, plus what to look for.
Advice & Guides
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How to Hold a Pickleball Paddle: Grips Explained (2026) Continental grip is the default. Eastern adds forehand power. Western is rare. How to choose, common grip mistakes, and tennis/badminton transitions. -
How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle UK 2026 How to choose a pickleball paddle UK 2026: weight, core thickness, face material, shape, grip size, budget. Decision framework rather than specific picks. -
Selkirk vs JOOLA Pickleball Paddles (UK 2026) Selkirk vs JOOLA pickleball paddles compared: control versus power, feel, spin, price and range - and which brand suits your game. -
Pickleball Paddle Weight Guide UK 2026 Pickleball paddle weight UK 2026: lightweight vs midweight vs heavyweight - which weight for which player and style. -
Pickleball Overgrip and Replacement Grip UK 2026 Pickleball overgrip and replacement grip UK 2026: cushion vs tackiness, when to change, popular brands, install guide.
Reviews
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Selkirk Vanguard Invikta 2.0 Review (UK 2026) Selkirk Vanguard Invikta 2.0 review: QuadCarbon face, X5 polymer core and a long Invikta handle, £148.99 at UK Pickleball Shop while stock lasts. -
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm Review (UK 2026) JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm review: Ben Johns' foam-boosted raw-carbon paddle, the review press's benchmark pick, at £195.99 with reliable UK stock. -
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Review (UK 2026) Six Zero Double Black Diamond review: an elongated control paddle with huge spin and genuine value. Specs, pros and cons, and who it suits. -
Selkirk Vanguard Control Review (UK 2026): Soft Touch Selkirk Vanguard Control review: a raw T700 QuadCarbon control paddle with soft hands, deep resets and spin control for ~£180. Who it suits in the UK. -
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 Review (UK 2026): Spin on a Budget JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 review: the original Ben Johns Hyperion delivers elite spin and JOOLA power for ~£153 - half the Perseus price. Who it suits. -
Diadem Warrior Review (UK 2026): Tour Paddle Under £200 Diadem Warrior review: thermoformed T700 carbon paddle with strong spin. The original is no longer UK-sold - the Warrior V2 successor is £189. -
Gamma Mirage Review (UK 2026): Mid-Tier All-Court Pick Gamma Mirage review (UK 2026): mid-tier elongated composite paddle. Balanced feel, controlled power, £80-100 UK. Best for 3.0-3.5 all-court players. -
Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro Review (UK 2026) Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro review (UK 2026): premium graphite-face paddle with Smart Response core. Tournament-grade £160-200 paddle - precise and durable. -
Onix Z5 Review (UK 2026): The Long-Running Control Paddle Onix Z5 review (UK 2026): the original wide-body composite paddle. Forgiving sweet spot, controlled feel. £60-80. Best for control-first players. -
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 Review (UK 2026): 16mm Power Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 review: raw T700 carbon face, non-thermoformed power lean. Not sold by UK retailers - import from Engage's US store only. -
Decathlon Pickleball Paddle Review (2026): Is It Any Good? A straight-talking review of Decathlon's £30 pickleball paddle: how it plays, who it suits and whether it's worth it for UK beginners. -
CRBN 1X Review (UK 2026): The Value Premium Paddle CRBN 1X review UK 2026: thermoformed paddle £220, choose 13mm or 16mm core. Value pick vs Perseus + Selkirk. Who it suits. -
Selkirk Power Air Invikta Review (UK 2026) Selkirk Power Air Invikta review UK 2026: 16mm thermoformed elongated paddle, £250. Reach + power, Aero Throat construction, who it suits. -
JOOLA Perseus Review (UK 2026): Tour-Grade Paddle JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus review UK 2026: 16mm thermoformed, £280. Tour-grade build, who it suits, who should look elsewhere.
Comparisons
- JOOLA Perseus vs Selkirk Power Air Invikta UK 2026 JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus vs Selkirk Power Air Invikta (UK 2026): tournament-grade paddles compared. Power, spin, control, sweet spot, UK price.
- CRBN 1X vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 UK 2026 Comparison CRBN 1X vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 (UK 2026): thermoformed carbon vs hybrid graphite. Power vs control comparison for 4.0+ tournament players.
Products
- Selkirk Vanguard Invikta 2.0 Pickleball Paddle Selkirk's elongated all-court paddle: QuadCarbon face, X5 polymer core, long Invikta handle. Premium build that often undercuts RRP - check the live price.
- JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm Pickleball Paddle Ben Johns' signature 16mm power-control paddle: raw Carbon Friction Surface, foam-boosted throat, UPA-A pro certified. £195.99 at PDH Sports (RRP £280).
- Onix Z5 Composite Pickleball Paddle The Onix Z5 is the original wide-body composite paddle - a long-running favourite for control players and improving beginners.
- Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro Pickleball Paddle The Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro is a premium tournament-grade pickleball paddle - graphite face, Smart Response polymer core, elongated shape.
- Gamma Mirage Pickleball Paddle Gamma Mirage is a well-regarded mid-tier composite pickleball paddle - elongated shape, polymer core, fibreglass face.
- JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle JOOLA's original Ben Johns Hyperion: a 16mm Carbon Friction Surface paddle with elite spin and power for ~£153 - about half the Perseus price.
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond The Six Zero Double Black Diamond is an elongated control paddle with a textured T700 carbon face, among the best-value control-and-spin paddles in the UK.
- Selkirk Power Air Invikta Pickleball Paddle Selkirk's premium thermoformed paddle in elongated Invikta shape. 16mm core, spin-textured carbon face, 8.0oz typical. Reach + power for back-court play.
- Decathlon Pickleball Paddle 100 Review UK 2026 Decathlon Pickleball Paddle 100. £30 budget pick, fibreglass face, polypropylene core. Functional first-paddle for total beginners testing the sport.
- Selkirk Vanguard Control Invikta Pickleball Paddle Selkirk Vanguard Control review: a raw T700 QuadCarbon face on a 16mm X5+ core for soft hands, deep resets and spin control. ~£180 in the UK.
- Diadem Warrior Pickleball Paddle Diadem Warrior - elongated thermoformed carbon paddle with high spin and balanced power. Original no longer UK-sold; the Warrior V2 successor is £189.
- CRBN 1X Pickleball Paddle CRBN's value-pick thermoformed paddle. Choose 13mm (fast) or 16mm (control) core. Toray T-700 raw carbon face, 7.7oz typical. Premium build at sub-£230.
- JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pickleball Paddle JOOLA's signature paddle endorsed by world #1 Ben Johns. 16mm thermoformed carbon-fibre face, propulsion core, 7.8oz weight. Tour-grade.
- Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 Pickleball Paddle Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0: raw T700 carbon face, 16mm non-thermoformed power build. No UK retail; import from Engage USA only.