With its long-lasting Kevlar® face and its fine balance of power, control, spin, and forgiveness, the Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy S is a special paddle from one of the most exciting new brands in the game.
We’ve worked with the team over at Pickleball Apes to secure our readers an exclusive 10% discount on the Pro Line Energy S. This takes the price down from $149.99 to $134.99—a serious deal for the best intermediate paddle of 2024.
Grab the deal if:
You’re looking for a step-up paddle:
as the best intermediate paddles, this gives you power and spin without sacrificing control and forgiveness.
You want great value:
this was already top value at $150. At $134.99, it’s one of the best deals in pickleball based on performance and durability.
You want a long-lasting paddle:
this paddle is extremely durable, largely thanks to the Kevlar® making it even stronger than carbon fiber.
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Review summary
Here's a breakdown of how the Pro Line Energy S fared in my testing:
Power
Control
Spin
Forgiveness
Paddle Weight
8-8.4 oz
Paddle Width
7.6”
Handle Length
5.5”
Paddle Face Material
Kevlar® & Toray T700 carbon fiber
Core Thickness
16.5 mm (0.65”)
Sweet Spot
Large
With the Pro Line Energy S, you’re getting an all-court gem. This hybrid paddle not only suits intermediates, but it also offers a high enough performance to stay with you into advanced levels. Spin and control are evenly matched as its best attributes, with forgiveness and power close behind.
The Kevlar® build is what makes this paddle so unique. We’ve already seen this in paddles like the Six Zero Ruby, which is a good $50 more and doesn’t feel as unique as the Pro Line Energy S.
Pickleball Apes made the right decision pricing this paddle at $149.99. They’re giving the best intermediate-friendly all-court paddles like the Bread & Butter Filth ($165) and Six Zero DBD Control ($180) a run for their money. When you factor in our 10% discount, this is one of the best deals you can get on a paddle in 2024.
Is the Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy S worth it?
Without a doubt, the answer is yes. I would have expected this paddle to retail for over $200 for how good it is. The fact that you can get it for $134.99 is crazy. I can’t see anyone being disappointed with this purchase—especially any intermediate player. Not only will it take your all-court game to the next level, but it will last a long time too.
The only player I recommend looking elsewhere is a pure banger. If that’s you, check out the Gearbox Pro Power ($275) or Bread & Butter Filth ($140.25 with our discount) as they both hit a lot harder than this.
This is the best deal you’ll currently find on the Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy S. Why not put your savings toward a pickleball bag or some new pickleball balls?
To learn more, check out my Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy S review.
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