2025 Hot List Gold Award For Control

Each year the game of pickleball changes and the needs from the equipment follow suit. The categories of control, all-court, and power are ever shifting as a result. For control paddles, many players want more put away power from the paddle while retaining the same level of control on resets and dinks.

Chorus has met this need with a clever facing layup, using two carbon fiber layers on top of a fiberglass layer. The carbon fiber faces add control and feel, while the fiberglass adds power. Because the fiberglass layer is buried, it only activates when additional force is applied. This means the carbon fiber is used for soft shots, and the fiberglass layer is only engaged to add power when driving the ball or finishing high balls at the net.

These classic-feeling paddles are lightweight for easy maneuverability and customization. Despite being lighter, they offer good-sized sweet spots and come in three modern shapes—elongated (EX), hybrid (HX), and widebody (SX)—to suit individual needs. This variety of shapes is a bonus, as not all paddle series offer such extensive options.

Finally, these paddles offer top-tier spin, exceeding most other control paddles. This spin access adds some offensive capability, enabling crafty play, finding angles, and improving accuracy.