Best pickleball sets 2025

Buy if:

• You want high-performing beginner paddles:

  these lightweight paddles offer great forgiveness, good control, and decent spin.

• You want a high-quality set:

  you'll get two paddles from Selkirk, built with more advanced technology than most sets.

• Your budget is under $100:

  you won't find a better full set for $90.

Pass if:

• Your budget is in the $50 range:

  check out my favorite cheap set on this list, the GoSports GS1.

• You're looking for a family or kids set:

  you'll like my set for families, the Amazin' Aces, and my pick for kids, the Helium Kids 2-Pack.

• You need a set with a net:

  the Srikel set with a portable net is my recommendation for you.

Buy if:

• You want a cheap pair of paddles that perform:

  the GoSports GS1 plays way better than most cheap paddles for beginners.

• You don't want to spend over $50:

  for around $50, you and a partner will be ready to hit the courts.

• You want a light, forgiving paddle:

  the GS1 weighs just 7 oz, and has a wide paddle face that offers forgiveness for beginners.

Pass if:

• 7 oz is too light for you:

  you'll prefer the heavier SLK NEO 2.0 or Friday Original.

• You want a set for younger players:

  check out the Helium set, designed specifically for youth pickleball players.

• You want a set with a pickleball net:

  the Srikel set includes a backyard net of great quality.

Buy if:

• You want the best-quality budget paddles:

  these are elongated paddles made from carbon fiber, and they're better built than most budget-set paddles.

• You're looking for power and spin:

  you'll get way more power and spin here than with most cheap paddles.

• You like a deal:

  with Friday's 2-for-$99 offer, these are the best $50 paddles I've ever seen by a long shot.

Pass if:

• You want a starter paddle with forgiveness:

  the Friday Original skews more toward power than control. If you want a larger, forgiving sweet spot, try the SLK NEO 2.0.

• You want more than paddles:

  you only get two paddles with this deal, so check out the SLK NEO 2.0 (includes balls and a bag) or the Srikel (includes a net).

• You want a pickleball set for kids:

  check out the Helium kids-size paddle set instead.

Buy if:

• You want good-quality paddles and a solid net:

  most paddle-plus-net sets are not worth your money – this one is built from much better materials.

• You want to generate top-level spin:

  the carbon fiber weave on the paddle face is high quality, and you can get real topspin and slice with this paddle.

• You want a good deal:

  two T700 carbon paddles, a great portable net, and four balls all for around $300 – this is a top investment.

Pass if:

• You don’t need a net set:

  if you want a standard paddle set with a bag and balls, the SLK Neo 2.0 is my favorite.

• You want similar paddles without the net:

  these elongated paddles reminded me mostly of the Friday Original, which is worth checking out if you just want paddles.

• You need paddles for kids:

  these paddles will be too advanced for youth players, who should start with the Helium or Amazin’ Aces paddles.

Buy if:

• You want to play pickleball with your kids:

  get a doubles game going with this 4-pack of paddles and balls.

• You're shopping for a school or youth club:

  this set is popular with schools, rec centers, scouts groups, and more.

• You don't want to spend a lot:

  around $100 for four highly-rated paddles is really good value.

Pass if:

• You don't need four paddles:

  check out the SLK NEO 2.0, Friday Original, or the GoSports GS1 sets for adult beginner sets, which can suit teenagers too.

• You only want kid paddles:

  the Helium 2-Pack is my favorite set for young players as the paddles are youth-sized.

• You want a net included:

  the Srikel is a great set that comes with a top-notch portable net.

Buy if:

• You're shopping for kids under 12:

  these paddles were thoughtfully designed with younger kids in mind, with short handles, a light weight, and smaller dimensions.

• You want a kid-friendly design:

  kids will love the POW! print on the paddle face and the handy drawstring bag for carrying their paddles to the court.

• You want a good deal:

  for under $40, you get two graphite paddles that play better than many cheap options on Amazon.

Pass if:

• You're shopping for teenagers:

  teens can upgrade to an adult-sized paddle like the Friday Original, SLK NEO 2.0, or GoSports GS1.

• You need paddles for the whole family:

  the Amazin' Aces 4-pack is the top pickleball set for families.

• You want a net too:

  you'll like the Srikel set, which includes a great portable net and top-quality carbon fiber paddles.