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Pickleball Paddle Brand Guide

A brand name can help narrow the search, but the individual model still matters most. Compare shape, core thickness, swing feel, handle, surface, and the shots you want to improve. This guide covers the paddle brands and model families in Walt's lineup.

Five paddle brands in the lineup

EngageValue through premium paddles with widebody, hybrid, elongated, control, power, and all-court choices.
PaddletekHoneyfoam, Bantam, Tempest, and Phoenix families spanning premium foam, carbon, control, power, and value.
FranklinA four-paddle range from an accessible fiberglass option through the C45 Aurelius competition model.
JOOLACompetition-focused shapes and technologies across Perseus, Scorpeus, Kosmos, and other families. HolbrookA focused lineup led by Fuze full-foam paddles and the balanced Mav all-court model.

Engage

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Engage covers a broad range of price points and playing styles. The lineup includes forgiving entry options, hybrid all-court shapes, faster elongated paddles, and premium widebody or elongated models.

JOOLA

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JOOLA offers multiple shapes for distinct jobs. Perseus emphasizes elongated reach, Scorpeus adds width and stability, and Kosmos splits the difference with a hybrid shape.

Holbrook

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Holbrook's paddle range is easy to understand. Choose Fuze 14mm for a quicker, crisper response, Fuze 16mm for more stability and touch, or Mav for a balanced all-court starting point.

Paddletek

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Paddletek covers one of the broadest spreads of paddle styles in this guide, including premium foam builds, carbon performance paddles, established control shapes, and approachable Phoenix models.

Franklin

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Franklin offers a clear progression from an accessible first paddle to carbon and competition-focused models.

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