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Best Control Paddles
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Best Control Paddles
Top control paddles for players who prioritize placement, touch, and finesse at the kitchen line.
#1
Selkirk
Luxx Control Air Epic
4.6
$249.99
7.7 oz
Polymer X5 Core
Standard
Full Review
#2
Franklin
FS Tour Dynasty 14mm
4.5
$179.99
7.8 oz
Polypropylene Honeycomb
Standard
Full Review
#3
Gearbox
CX14H
$249.99
8.2 oz
Solid Core
hybrid
Full Review
#4
Gearbox
CX14E
$249.99
8.1 oz
Solid Core
elongated
Full Review
#5
Body Helix
X4 Widebody
$199.99
8.2 oz
PP Honeycomb
widebody
Full Review
#6
Engage
Pursuit Pro EX
$259.99
8 oz
PP Honeycomb
widebody
Full Review
#7
Paddletek
Tempest Wave Pro
$159.99
7.6 oz
PP Honeycomb
widebody
Full Review
#8
Yonex
EZONE 16
$179.99
8 oz
PP Honeycomb
widebody
Full Review
#9
Prince
Response Pro
$169.99
7.9 oz
PP Honeycomb
hybrid
Full Review
#10
CRBN
TruFoam Genesis 2
$279.99
8.2 oz
Foam Composite
widebody
Full Review
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