What is the best budget pickleball paddle in 2026?

The top-rated budget paddle is the HEAD Radical Tour CO with a 4.5 rating.

How much do budget pickleball paddles cost?

Budget paddles range from $1.49 to $149.99.

What should I look for in a budget paddle?

When selecting a budget 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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Best Pickleball Paddles Under $150

The best mid-range pickleball paddles under $150. Premium features and performance at a reasonable price point.

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HEAD

Radical Tour CO

4.5

$76.99

7.9 ozPolypropylene HoneycombStandard

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VERSIX Pickleball

VERSIX® Paddle Cover

$1.49

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Wilson

Tempo Pro 16

$67.6

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GAMMA

Pickleball Paddle Cleaning Block

$7.99

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11SIX24

All Court Hurache-X

$149.99

8.18 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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Gamma

Obsidian 16

$149.99

8.1 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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Parrot Paddles

NHL Sport Plus

$99.99

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Paddletek

Phoenix G6 Composite Paddle

$69.99

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Parrot Paddles

NHL Quilted Paddle Cover

$59.99

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#10

Paddletek

Bantam EX-L

$89.99

7.8 ozPP Honeycombelongated

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#11

JOOLA

Ben Johns Hyperion CAS 13.5 Graphite Paddle

$99.95

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#12

ONIX

Evoke Pro Composite Paddle

$99.99

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#13

PickleballCentral

Rally PX Graphite

$36

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#14

Engage

Pursuit EX Graphite

$97.49

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#15

ProXR

Beth Bellamy Diamond Series Composite

$143.99

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