What Reviewers Are Saying
The Rotten Tomatoes of pickleball paddles. We pull transcripts from every major paddle reviewer on YouTube and distill their opinions into one place.
Most Reviewed
Loco
The Bread & Butter Loco delivers elite-level power with exceptional control at an outstanding price point of $180-199, significantly undercutting premium competitors like the Boomstick while offering 85-90% of the performance. Reviewers consistently praise its dense, plush feel that makes touch shots manageable despite the high power output, though it requires clean technique and isn't forgiving for recreational players.
Paddle Reset
The Paddle Reset paddle delivers exceptional value with premium materials and construction typically found in $200+ paddles at a much lower price point. While it excels at spin generation, touch, and dwell time with its floating honeycomb core and T700 carbon face, it requires weight customization to reach its full potential for stability and control.
CRBN2 TruFoam Barrage
The CRBN TruFoam Barrage is a high-performing power paddle with excellent spin generation and quick rebound, representing a clear upgrade over CRBN's previous models like the Genesis. However, at $280, most reviewers question its value proposition given the smaller sweet spot and strong alternatives available for significantly less money.
Kosmos Pro V Tyson McGuffin 14mm
The JOOLA Kosmos Pro V offers solid performance with improved control and drive power compared to its predecessor, but fails to justify its $300 price point with minimal innovation. While the paddle delivers good all-around performance with better stability, it retains the same durability issues and texture limitations as previous generations.
CRBN1 TruFoam Barrage
The CRBN1 TruFoam Barrage is a high-performing spin and power paddle with excellent maneuverability, but comes with notable compromises. While it delivers elite spin generation and impressive pace with minimal effort, the below-average sweet spot and $280 price point make it a tough sell against similarly performing alternatives.
All Reviewed Paddles
Paddle Reset
The Paddle Reset paddle delivers exceptional value with premium materials and construction typically found in $200+ paddles at a much lower price point. While it excels at spin generation, touch, and dwell time with its floating honeycomb core and T700 carbon face, it requires weight customization to reach its full potential for stability and control.
CRBN1 TruFoam Barrage
The CRBN1 TruFoam Barrage is a high-performing spin and power paddle with excellent maneuverability, but comes with notable compromises. While it delivers elite spin generation and impressive pace with minimal effort, the below-average sweet spot and $280 price point make it a tough sell against similarly performing alternatives.
Kosmos Pro V Tyson McGuffin 14mm
The JOOLA Kosmos Pro V offers solid performance with improved control and drive power compared to its predecessor, but fails to justify its $300 price point with minimal innovation. While the paddle delivers good all-around performance with better stability, it retains the same durability issues and texture limitations as previous generations.
CRBN2 TruFoam Barrage
The CRBN TruFoam Barrage is a high-performing power paddle with excellent spin generation and quick rebound, representing a clear upgrade over CRBN's previous models like the Genesis. However, at $280, most reviewers question its value proposition given the smaller sweet spot and strong alternatives available for significantly less money.
Loco
The Bread & Butter Loco delivers elite-level power with exceptional control at an outstanding price point of $180-199, significantly undercutting premium competitors like the Boomstick while offering 85-90% of the performance. Reviewers consistently praise its dense, plush feel that makes touch shots manageable despite the high power output, though it requires clean technique and isn't forgiving for recreational players.