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All our paddle reviews are player tested, unbiased and in-depth. Stop the guesswork. It’s time to find the best paddle for your game!

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We drill and play with every paddle for at least two weeks before we write our review. Plus, we share the paddle with all levels of players to form an accurate representation of its performance.

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We are not affiliated with any paddle brand. Our opinions are not influenced by anything other than how we thought they performed. We're brutally honest and will tell you the good and the bad.

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Our paddle reviews go beyond the surface and dive into the nitty gritty details that only pickleball players know and care about.

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Engage Pursuit Pro Series

Engage was starting to fall behind until they released their new Pursuit Pro paddles. These are some of the most powerful non thermoformed paddles you’ll find. You won’t see these going away any time soon.

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Most Popular Reviews

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Control Paddle Reviews

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All-Court Paddle Reviews

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Our Reviewers

Braydon started Pickleball Effect in 2020 when he did his first review of a Prokennex Ovation Flight. He's since reviewed over 100 paddles and doesn't plan on stopping.
Braydon Unsicker
Lead Reviewer (DUPR 5.11)
Riley is Braydon's older and more handsome brother. He lives a mile away from 16 courts and he takes advantage of it. He loves a good control paddle and will beat you with some unsuspecting shots.
Riley Unsicker
Reviewer (DUPR 4.55)

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