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.
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Kosmos Pro V Tyson McGuffin 14mm
The JOOLA Kosmos Pro V offers improved control and softer feel compared to previous generations, with excellent drive performance and better stability. However, it suffers from the same durability issues as earlier models while commanding a $20 price increase to $300, making it a poor value proposition for most players.
CRBN2 TruFoam Barrage
The CRBN2 TruFoam Barrage is a solid upgrade over previous CRBN models with improved power, sweet spot, and excellent durability, but falls short of justifying its $280 premium price point. While it offers good performance across power, control, and feel, the paddle doesn't stand out enough in today's competitive market to warrant the high cost when strong alternatives exist for $100 less.
Paddle Reset
The Paddle Reset paddle delivers premium performance at an exceptional value, featuring top-tier spin capabilities, high power output, and excellent construction quality typically found in paddles costing $200+. While it requires some adjustment due to high pop and performs best with weight tuning, it offers tournament-level performance at a budget-friendly price point.
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Kosmos Pro V Tyson McGuffin 14mm
The JOOLA Kosmos Pro V offers improved control and softer feel compared to previous generations, with excellent drive performance and better stability. However, it suffers from the same durability issues as earlier models while commanding a $20 price increase to $300, making it a poor value proposition for most players.
CRBN2 TruFoam Barrage
The CRBN2 TruFoam Barrage is a solid upgrade over previous CRBN models with improved power, sweet spot, and excellent durability, but falls short of justifying its $280 premium price point. While it offers good performance across power, control, and feel, the paddle doesn't stand out enough in today's competitive market to warrant the high cost when strong alternatives exist for $100 less.
Paddle Reset
The Paddle Reset paddle delivers premium performance at an exceptional value, featuring top-tier spin capabilities, high power output, and excellent construction quality typically found in paddles costing $200+. While it requires some adjustment due to high pop and performs best with weight tuning, it offers tournament-level performance at a budget-friendly price point.
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Kosmos Pro V Tyson McGuffin 14mm
The JOOLA Kosmos Pro V offers improved control and softer feel compared to previous generations, with excellent drive performance and better stability. However, it suffers from the same durability issues as earlier models while commanding a $20 price increase to $300, making it a poor value proposition for most players.
CRBN2 TruFoam Barrage
The CRBN2 TruFoam Barrage is a solid upgrade over previous CRBN models with improved power, sweet spot, and excellent durability, but falls short of justifying its $280 premium price point. While it offers good performance across power, control, and feel, the paddle doesn't stand out enough in today's competitive market to warrant the high cost when strong alternatives exist for $100 less.
Paddle Reset
The Paddle Reset paddle delivers premium performance at an exceptional value, featuring top-tier spin capabilities, high power output, and excellent construction quality typically found in paddles costing $200+. While it requires some adjustment due to high pop and performs best with weight tuning, it offers tournament-level performance at a budget-friendly price point.