What is the best shape pickleball paddle in 2026?

The top-rated shape paddle is the Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta with a 4.8 rating.

How much do shape pickleball paddles cost?

Shape paddles range from $89.99 to $280.

What should I look for in a shape paddle?

When selecting a shape paddle, consider weight (lighter for control, heavier for power), core thickness, face material, and grip size to match your playing style.

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Selkirk

Vanguard Power Air Invikta

4.8

$259.99

8.1 ozPolymer X5 CoreElongated

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CRBN

3X Power Elongated

4.7

$239.99

8.3 ozPolypropylene HoneycombElongated

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JOOLA

Hyperion CFS 16

4.7

$249.99

8.4 ozReactive Honeycomb PolymerElongated

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11SIX24

All Court Hurache-X

$149.99

8.18 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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JOOLA

Collin Johns Scorpeus

$249.99

8.2 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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Selkirk

Vanguard Power Air Invikta

$229.99

7.9 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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JOOLA

Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16

$199.99

8 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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HEAD

Radical Pro

$179.99

8.1 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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Volair

Mach 2 Forza

$219.99

8.1 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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#10

Babolat

WZRD 14

$219.99

7.9 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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#11

Paddletek

Bantam EX-L

$89.99

7.8 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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#12

Franklin

C45 Dynasty 14mm

$229.99

7.9 ozPP + Foamelongated

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#13

CRBN

TruFoam Waves 1

$279.99

7.9 ozFoam Compositeelongated

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#14

Diadem

BluCore Pro 16mm

$280

8.1 ozPP/Foamelongated

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#15

Gamma

Obsidian 16

$149.99

8.1 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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