nico the lefty.Honest Pickleball Reviews

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Nico · PicklePod co-host · DUPR Master Instructor

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Nico's Pick · Best Overall

The paddle most people should probably be using.

Spin 2,399 RPM (reviewer avg)Swing weight 111.6 (reviewer avg)Twist weight 6.7 (reviewer avg)

Regular price $220$187 with codetap to copy

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Best Value

The $99 paddle that outperforms the $333 ones.

15+ hrs tested · $98.99 w/ code ·

Best for Power

The paddle I had to switch hands to stop bullying people with.

10+ hrs tested · $171 w/ code ·

Best for Spin

The paddle that made durable grit non-negotiable for me.

20+ hrs tested · $199.99 w/ code ·

Best paddles of 2026

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Best OverallSix Zero Coral Pro
9.2

2,399 RPM (reviewer avg) spin · swing 111.6 (reviewer avg) · $187 w/ code

9.2

2,383 RPM (reviewer avg) spin · swing 115 · $199.99 w/ code

9.1

2,390 RPM (reviewer avg) spin · swing 115.6 (reviewer avg) · $98.99 w/ code

Best for PowerMARK unMARKed 2026
8.5

2,340 RPM (Matt's Pickleball) spin · swing 112–115 (claimed) · $171 w/ code

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