Best pickleball paddles under $100 in 2025

Buy if:

• You're a beginner to intermediate:

  the combination of spin and control is so good, which will help newer players advance their game.

• You want a long-lasting paddle:

  this is built to last with raw Toray T700 carbon fiber and a layer of fiberglass.

• You want a forgiving paddle:

  the high twist weight and foam-injected edges make this paddle very consistent, with a large sweet spot that makes mishits rare.

Pass if:

• You want an elongated paddle:

  this has a standard shape, so try the Friday Original, Friday Fever, or Vatic Pro PRISM V7 for more reach.

• You want even more control:

  the PRISM Flash has even higher levels of control, scoring 10/10.

• You want a paddle set:

  the Friday Original makes for a high-quality starter set for beginners with their 2-for-$98 deal.

Buy if:

• You're tired of poor-quality beginner paddles:

  the Friday Original is a thermoformed carbon fiber paddle for only $50-70.

• You want to play with a friend or partner:

  Friday's two-for-$99 deal makes this an incredible-value beginner set.

• You want to learn power and spin:

  unlike most beginner paddles, the Friday Original focuses on bringing power and spin to your game.

Pass if:

• You want a more control-focused paddle:

  check out the Vatic Pro PRISM Flash for 10/10 control.

• You want the most forgiving paddle:

  the 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean has a large sweet spot for even more forgiveness.

• You want a lot of spin:

  try the Vatic Pro PRISM V7 for the best spin paddle under $100.

Buy if:

• You want a power boost:

  the Friday Fever amps up the power compared to the 11SIX24 Pegasus Jelly Bean.

• You still want a controlled paddle:

  the Fever has a really plush feel with a large sweet spot, so it’s soft, accurate, and forgiving.

• You like the reach of elongated paddles:

  this paddle gives you better reach and power than a widebody paddle like the 11SIX24.

Pass if:

• You prefer faster paddles:

  check out the Pegasus Jelly Bean if you want the most speed.

• You want two paddles:

  the Friday Original two-paddle bundle is an amazing deal.

• You want the softest feel:

  this has a soft feel for a power paddle, but the Vatic Pro PRISM Flash has the most plush feel for the best touch.

Buy if:

• Control is your priority:

  I scored this 10/10 for control as it excels on dinks, drops, serves, and drives.

• You want an all-court paddle:

  not just a control paddle, the PRISM Flash has plenty of spin and power too.

• You want a long-lasting budget paddle:

  made from high-quality Toray T700 raw carbon fiber with foam edge walls and a unibody design, this is built to last.

Pass if:

• You want two paddles:

  check out the Friday Original's two-for-$99 deal if you want a set of paddles.

• You want the elongated version:

  the Vatic Pro PRISM V7 is the elongated model, while the Flash has a hybrid shape.

• You want a quicker paddle:

  the PRISM Flash does feel a bit head-heavy, so try the 11SIX24 for better aerodynamics.

Buy if:

• You like to play with spin:

  the spin generation from the raw carbon fiber face is up there with expensive paddles like the $250 Selkirk LUXX Control.

• You want reach and control:

  it's very rare to find an elongated paddle with such amazing control.

• You're tired of paddles breaking:

  with a unibody design and anti-abrasion edge guard, this is going to last a lot longer than most budget paddles.

Pass if:

• You want a faster paddle:

  these Vatic Pro PRISM paddles are not the most aerodynamic, so try the 11SIX24 paddle.

• You're more focused on adding power to your game:

  check out the Friday Fever instead.

• You don't want an elongated paddle:

  try the hybrid-shaped PRISM Flash if you don't need the reach of the V7 model.