Paddle Selection Guide
Need help deciding which Pickleball Paddle to buy?
Every player is looking for something different in their Pickleball Paddle. Bois Blanc Sports is dedicated to offering a wide selection of paddles that will fit everyone's needs and wallet.
There are two key questions to ask yourself when purchasing a paddle:
1) Cost: How much are you looking to spend on a Paddle? Should you go for a high performance model or will a low cost paddle suit your needs?
Low Cost Paddles
- Made out of Wood
- Perfect for Children or Beginners
- Tend to cost between $20-$30
- Tend to be heavy and not well balanced
- Tend to have small hitting surface
- Note: There is a LARGE difference between the quality of a wood vs high performance paddle. Equal ability players with a wood paddle will almost always lose to a player with a high performance paddle. Therefore, we recommend everyone in your group either play with wood or high performance, not a combination of the two. If in doubt, we recommend buying the high performance paddles. They are usually only ~$25 more but will save you from buying a second paddle later on.
- Paddle Recommendations:
- Made out of Graphite or a Composite aluminum skin.
- Perfect for the more serious player
- Cost between $50-$80
- Has a better "pop" feel coming off the paddle then wood.
- Usually lighter weight than the low cost models, this allows for the quicker swing action many players are looking for.
- Better weight balance in the paddle. Makes for a smoother swing.
- More rugged. Less likely to break if you drop it..... or you "accidentally" throw it after missing a shot!
Heavy Paddles:
- Advantage: Heavy Paddles are perfect for the stronger player who is going for power. The ball will fly off the paddle much faster than when using a lighter version.
- Disadvantage: Heavy Paddles tend to be slower to swing. The slower swing makes it harder to react when a ball is coming at you fast.
- Paddle Recommendations:
- Advantages: Jack of all trades, master of none. Medium Weight Paddles go for a balanced mix of quick reaction times and good power.
- Disadvantages: These are perfect for your mid level player who wants a bit of everything; however more advanced players will prefer a heavier or lighter model to suit their needs.
- Paddle Recommendations:
- Advantages: Light Weight Paddles allow for super quick swings. Because of the light weight, it is easy to get your paddle in position and hit it back quickly
- Disadvantages: Light Weight Paddles do not have the same power as the heavier versions.
- Paddle Recommendations:
