Life Time LT Pro 48, and Selkirk S2 Pro for power, pop, bounce, spin, and durability. Here's which ball I'd buy.

My RPM Jade Elongated 16mm review covers power, spin, feel, durability and specs to see how this $269.99 Gen 4 elongated ...

We regularly get asked whether some paddles are easier on the arm and elbow than others. The forums are littered with different variations of the same question. “My elbow has been bothering me. Is ...

I've been reviewing pickleball paddles since 2020. I love the game and I'm here to help you make informed gear decisions. The Cannon XPP falls into my Power+ category, though it leans more toward pop ...

The Life Time LT Pro 48 has become one of the most popular balls of 2026, and for good reason. It's fast, holds its shape, maintains a consistent bounce, and lasts. A lot of fast balls lose their ...

Durable grit has become one of the biggest areas of paddle innovation in 2026. Unlike traditional raw carbon fiber, which can lose surface texture relatively quickly, durable grit is designed to ...

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If you've been playing pickleball for a while, you've probably heard the standard advice: 14mm paddles are faster and poppier, while 16mm paddles offer more control and a bigger sweet spot. That used ...

Every paddle we've tested, measured on our own units with the same equipment every time. Search the full database, open a paddle for the complete breakdown, or put two side by side. Nothing here is ...

Every paddle in the Pickleball Effect database is independently tested in-house. We don't rely on manufacturer specifications or third-party data. By controlling the equipment, environment, tester and ...