Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle - Tournament Edition - World Champion Surface Technology Options Pickleball Racket - USAPA Polypropylene Honeycomb Paddle with Cushion Comfort Grip

I bought this paddle because I've been wanting to try a standard shape and this is a very cost effective way to do it. It's not thermoformed, so this plays very soft. Don't try to hit huge drives with it, the power is not there to support that style of play. It makes up for it with control to spare and the light weight and (apparently) low swing weight makes for a fast paddle at the kitchen line. It took me some time to adjust to this, but once I did I had an absolute blast playing with the XSPAK. It has a nice, tacky standard grip, and the paddle cover is a bonus. While I would like the grip to be a bit longer, keeping it short helps keep the weight down. Considering that I paid $55 after using several discounts, I call this paddle an absolute steal of a deal. Highly recommended!

I don't even want to write this review because I wanted to keep this paddle a secret! Ya'll need to get this paddle ASAP. I got it about 2 weeks ago and ever since then my game has improved tremendously. During hand battles at the net, I find myself controlling the ball and hitting it to places I never was able to before. Even when I mishit, the ball tends to pop in play. On putaways, the ball just goes directly down like a laser. The carbon surface of the paddle is incredibly grippy and allows you to put a lot of spin on the ball. I'd put it up against any $300 paddle in terms of spin. The paddle has ample power for serves and drives. I was actually surprised at the power it gets as it's a 16mm and advertised for control. It's a little on the short side at 15.7 inches. Some players may not like that, but I actually think a short paddle allows you to whip around the ball easier. At $69 (promo price), this thing is an absolute steal. OK, secret's out now! Have fun and go whip some pickleball butts :)

Overall, a good racket for those who have a larger hand and need a bit more control over power. My entire family (who all love pickleball) sampled this paddle and gave some really good honest feedback. Pros: -Very lightweight and excelled at kitchen play. -Raw carbon surface give good grip for spin -16mm gives way to great control if your style of play is more resetting and slower Cons: -handle diameter is somewhat larger than other paddles we have. It's a bit tougher for those with smaller hands -definitely geared more toward control at the sacrifice of more power. You have to give more oomph when playing at the back line. So yes, it is softer play which is not terrible for those who's style is more aligned with that. Just be aware. -I noticed that after an hour of play, my hand and forearm would hurt just a little, again probably contributed to the larger diameter grip. When I switch back to my other paddle with smaller diameter, it felt much better. So, overall, it's a good racket for the price (and much better than the beginner paddles you see scattered throughout the site), and this is my son's favorite racket for the reasons above. I love testing paddles, because I simply love pickleball, and this is one is great if your focus is control (and you have larger hands). Perhaps if there were options for a smaller grip and a 13mm/14mm paddle for power this brand would be a complete package!

This paddle is perfect for any player. It has perfect weight and grip. The ball responds well to the surface texture.

I’m a 3.5-4.0 player and have used several paddles from the cheap beginner ones when I started to using Selkirk Invikta Air now. I have days where my swings are too hard for my Invikta and needed a control paddle. I saw a review of this on Reddit and found it to be on sale for $80 with $20 coupon. So for $60, it was worth a shot. Control: great control, not too poppy but still have power when you need it. Sound: love the sound when it hits the ball. It has a solid soft sound that makes you feel you have control and know that the ball won’t fly out. Power: Not too powerful but definitely have enough to surprise your opponent when you need it. Spin: It has very good spin for top serves and slices. Most of my hits have spins and this definitely delivers. A lot of people compare this to CRBN 1 and say it’s identical or exact same paddle and those with CRBN 1 can’t tell the difference. Whether you’re a beginner or advance but don’t want to spend $250 for a paddle, this is worth a try.

I play aggressive pb. This paddle requires me to dial back my stroke because the paddle is very powerful. Best for a player wanting more power. I prefer control. Still, fair price and well constructed.

This paddle was recommended by a rep from a more popular maker. I've been using it for a year now, I play 5 or 6 days a week for 2 to 3 hrs a day, light in the hand, never any fatigue after a session, good with power and control shots- as good if not better than the paddles my opponents pay 3 or 4 times as much for

Unexpectedly awesome! This paddle is well balanced. Writing this review after a week of use. The pop is just perfect and it's got a nice overall sweet spot. I have been playing in Singapore for the last 2 months among various groups. It has already taken my game 2 notches higher up easily. Don't mind the marks on the Paddle in my pic. I need to buy an eraser for the same. All Paddles get dirty 😊

It performed as advertised. Lots of surface grip to put a spin on the ball. The grip is comfortable and a little sticky, "Perfect". Would buy again.