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Gear up for Prime Day 2024 with the best pickleball deals

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Brandon Mackie

Updated on: Jul 15, 2024

Find deals on your next pickleball gear purchase this Prime Day, July 16-17
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With Amazon Prime Day 2024 almost here, Prime members will soon be able to take advantage of the best Prime Day pickleball deals from a range of top brands. This applies even if you're on a free 30-day Prime trial.

This annual event means big savings on some of the best pickleball paddles and gear. Balls, shoes, accessories, and even machines might be included.

Prime Day 2024 will take place on July 16-17. Read on to learn what you can expect, what happened last year, and everything else you need to know.

Best Prime Day deals at a glance

Save 20%

Photo of the Vatic Pro Flash pickleball paddle

Vatic Pro Flash

Get one of the best intermediate paddles ever made for $139.99 $111.99.

Save 26%

Image of the SLK NEO 2.0 by Selkirk, with two paddles, four pickleball balls, and a carry bag

SLK NEO 2.0

Get the best beginner pickleball set of 2024 for $79.99 $58.99.

Save 33%

Photo of the Diadem Edge 18k pickleball paddle

Diadem Edge 18k

One of the best spin paddles of 2024 is now only $229.95 $153.95.

Save 35%

Photo of the Paddletek Tempest Wave v3 pickleball paddle (platinum color)

Paddletek Tempest Wave v3

A lightweight intermediate-friendly carbon square paddle for $199.99 $129.99.

Save 15-20%

Photo of the CRBN Pro Team Backpack

CRBN Pro Team Backpack

Get your hands on the best pickleball backpack in 2024 for $109.99 $87.99.

Best pickleball deals

With deals on paddles and gear from companies like Vatic Pro, Selkirk, and CRBN, you're spoiled for choice this year. Here are some of the best pickleball brands participating in 2024:

Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro is one of my favorite paddle manufacturers, and their paddles keep making it into my best pickleball paddles lists. They design paddles with the build and performance to rival the most elite brands but they cost a fraction of the price.

This year, Vatic Pro is offering a big 20% off two of their top paddles: the V7 and the Flash. Both are excellent step-up paddles at intermediate-friendly prices.

Save 20%

Photo of the Vatic Pro Flash pickleball paddle

Vatic Pro Flash

The Vatic Pro Flash is one of the best intermediate paddles. This hybrid-shaped, soft thermoformed paddle has 10/10 forgiveness, lots of spin, and power and control to up your game.

Save 20%

Photo of the Vatic Pro V7 pickleball paddle

Vatic Pro V7

The elongated V7 has a bit more reach and power than the Flash. It has surprisingly good control and spin and is soft and forgiving for a thermoformed paddle.

Selkirk

Selkirk is one of the most respected names in pickleball, making cutting-edge paddles like the LUXX Control Air Invikta in their renowned Selkirk Labs. They also offer beginner pickleball paddles on their SLK line. While these are made for newcomers, they retain many of Selkirk's advanced designs and materials.

For Prime Day 2024, Selkirk has big savings on their SLK line of paddles. This includes $20 off the Latitude 2.0 and the NEO 2.0 bundle, one of my favorite pickleball sets.

Save 26%

Image of the SLK NEO 2.0 by Selkirk, with two paddles, four pickleball balls, and a carry bag

SLK NEO 2.0

Two high-performance starter paddles at a price that's hard to beat. These sturdy, well-built, forgiving paddles are some of the best beginner pickleball paddles I've ever tested.

Get $30 off

SLK HALO Control & Power

The SLK HALO is a T700 raw carbon fiber paddle for intermediates from Selkirk. It has a strong blend of power and control, with good spin too.

Save 38%

SLK Helix

SLK Helix

The SLK Helix is a rare thermoformed paddle for beginners with a composite carbon fiber and fiberglass face. It blends power and control, making it a strong starter paddle.

Save 29%

SLK Latitude 2.0

The SLK Latitude 2.0 is a graphite beginner paddle with a new "SpinFlex" surface. The wide face boosts the sweet spot for extra forgiveness, and there's plenty of power and control.

Diadem

Diadem is an innovative brand that makes trendsetting paddles. As well as looking great on the courts, their paddles often have unique performance-enhancing tech. The Diadem Edge 18k has a special "triaxial weave" that generates some of the best spin I've ever seen on a paddle.

This year, Diadem is slashing 20% off their Edge 18k lineup (Standard, Power, Power Pro), as well as their Rush, A52, and Hero paddles.

Save 33%

Photo of the Diadem Edge 18k pickleball paddle

Diadem Edge 18k

The Diadem Edge 18k is easily one of the best paddles for spin. It's also great on control and is not thermoformed, suiting intermediates who don't want a poppy paddle.

Save 20%

Photo of the Diadem Rush pickleball paddle

Diadem Rush

The Diadem Rush is a lightweight elongated paddle at a budget price, built for beginners. Made from fiberglass, it has good power and control while introducing a touch of spin.

Save 20%

Diadem A52

Diadem A52

The Diadem A52 is another lightweight elongated paddle at a great price. As it's made from carbon fiber, it generates more spin than the Rush and has a 5.5" tennis-shaped handle for two-handed shots.

Save 20%

Diadem Hero

Diadem Hero

The Diadem Hero is a budget paddle with a vibrant look, designed for new players. Responsive and forgiving, it's much better built than most Amazon paddles under $50.

Paddletek

Paddletek is a leading brand that makes pro paddles for players like Anna Leigh Waters, who plays with the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C. They also make beginner-friendly paddles with high-performance specs like the Bantam TS-5.

This year, you can take a big chunk off a selection of Paddletek paddles. With 25% and 35% discounts on offer, this is a rare chance to get a Paddletek paddle for way less.

Save 35%

Photo of the Paddletek Tempest Wave v3 pickleball paddle (platinum color)

Paddletek Tempest Wave v3

The Tempest Wave v3 is a lightweight carbon fiber paddle with good control and spin. Its large sweet spot makes it a good pickleball paddle for intermediates.

Save 25%

Paddletek Bantam Sabre Pro

Paddletek Bantam Sabre Pro

The Bantam Sabre Pro is a midweight elongated paddle. Created with 21-time USA Pickleball champion Scott Moore, this advanced pickleball paddle comes at a surprisingly affordable price.

Save 25%

Photo of the Bantam EX-L Pro pickleball paddle

Paddletek Bantam EX-L Pro

The standard-shaped EX-L Pro balances strong power with a large sweet spot for a forgiving paddle. This is another pro paddle at a great price.

Save 25%

Photo of the Bantam TS-5 Pro pickleball paddle

Paddletek Bantam TS-5 Pro

The TS-5 Pro is a lightweight, standard-shaped pro paddle with a budget price tag. It's made from fiberglass and has an extra-large sweet spot.

CRBN

CRBN is one of the most respected brands in the game and they product some of my favorite paddles. Besides making the pro-level CRBN Power Series paddles, they also make some great pickleball accessories.

For Prime Day 2024, you can get a discount on the Pro Team backpack (one of the best pickleball backpacks), the CRBN Power Series paddles, the CRBN1 and CRBN2 paddles, and lead tape. The discount is 20% in the US and 15% in Canada.

Save 15-20%

Photo of the CRBN Pro Team Backpack

CRBN Pro Team Backpack

The CRBN Pro Team Backpack is one of the best pickleball backpacks in 2024. It looks great, is built to last, and comes with all the organizer pockets you need for tournaments and day sessions.

Save 15-20%

Photo of the CRBN-3X Power Series pickleball paddle

CRBN Power Series

The CRBN Power Series are some of the best pickleball paddles out there. I'd recommend the elongated 1X for power, the square-shaped 2X for forgiveness, and the 3X for a hybrid of the two.

Save 15-20%

CRBN2 pickleball paddle

CRBN1 and CRBN2

These are the original CRBN paddles. The CRBN1 is elongated for power, while the CRBN2 is square-shaped for control. Like the Power Series, these are some of the best spin paddles I've tested.

Save 15-20%

CRBN pickleball lead tape

CRBN pickleball lead tape

The CRBN pickleball lead tape (12-pack) is ideal for customizing your paddle weight—they're easy to apply and withstand the test of time. Each one weighs 3 grams.

When is Amazon Prime Day?

Prime Day 2024 will run from July 16-17, around the same time as previous years. You'll have the full 48 hours to take advantage of the deals, starting from midnight on Tuesday to the end of Wednesday.

As sometimes happens on Prime Day, you might find some deals on offer in the lead-up. I'll add any great deals I see to this article so check back regularly for updates.

Are Prime Day deals actually worth it?

This really depends on whether the deal fits your needs at the time. If you're just shopping for a good deal, you'll find pickleball discounts running all year on Amazon, Pickleball Central, and tons of other brands.

That said, if you happen to be in the market for a new paddle or fresh gear in July, it's worth holding off for Prime Day. You'll likely find some of the best discounts of the year.

Searching for a deal that's right for you can be difficult with so many options. I'll do my part by highlighting the best deals I find. This should help you filter out the ones that aren't such great value.

If you still need help deciding which paddle is right for you, why not try my 30-second paddle quiz? I'll recommend you the best paddles based on your play style and budget:

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Current prices - June 24

Sometimes, brands can be misleading with their deals by increasing their prices in the run-up to a sale. They'll then drop them again so it looks like a great discount. I've put together a list of some of the best pickleball paddles, showing their prices as of June 24, so you can decide if the deal is worth it.

Recent updates

I've added all the best deals so far, with big names like Selkirk, Vatic Pro, Diadem, Paddletek, and CRBN.

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About the author
Brandon Mackie
Brandon is an avid writer and co-founder of Pickleheads™. Once a competitive tennis player, Brandon can now be found these days honing his dinks on pickleball courts near Phoenix, Arizona.
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