What is a pickleball paddle finder?

The Pickleball Lookup paddle finder is a free tool that matches your skill level, playing style and budget against 130 researched paddles to recommend the best pickleball paddle for you.

How do I compare pickleball paddles?

Open the comparison tool and select any two paddles to see power, control, spin, swing weight, twist weight, core thickness and price side by side, plus each paddle's IQ score.

Paddle DNA is our 15-trait fingerprint for every paddle — power, control, spin, forgiveness, sweet spot, stability, maneuverability, pop, touch, consistency, swing weight, twist weight, launch angle, plow through and softness — each normalised 0-100 so any two paddles are directly comparable.

Do affiliate links affect paddle ratings?

No. Affiliate links may appear on product pages but never influence testing results or IQ scores.

130 paddles · 15 DNA traits each · independent research

Find Your Perfect Pickleball Paddle

Compare paddles, analyze Paddle DNA™, see real prices, and discover the best paddle for your game in under 60 seconds.

AI Paddle Finder

Answer a few questions, get ranked matches with a fit score.

Compare any two

Head-to-head specs, DNA and price for any pair.

Similar paddle finder

Find paddles within 5% of the one you already play.

Price & database

Every paddle in the database, live retailer pricing, filters.

Live paddle finder

Answer three things. Get matched instantly.

Results update as you choose · no signup

1 · What do you want most?

2 · Budget

3 · Skill level

4 · Grip size (optional)

5 · Sweet spot & swing style (optional)

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Your top matches

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Paddle DNA™ · V-Sol Pro 16

Full DNA

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Comparison tool

Compare any two paddles.

Side-by-side Paddle DNA, swing weight, twist weight, price and verdict — for every one of the 130 paddles in the database.

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The database

130 paddles, 15 traits each.

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130 matching paddles

#1JOOLA Perseus Pro V 1616 mm · hybrid · 8.3 oz · SW 118$30089

#2Selkirk OMNI 1616 mm · hybrid · 8.1 oz · SW 115$28089

#3Honolulu J2CR16 mm · hybrid · 8 oz · SW 112$23089

#4Six Zero Coral Pro16 mm · hybrid · 8.2 oz · SW 116$24089

#5JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 1616 mm · hybrid · 8.3 oz · SW 118$28088

#6Six Zero Infinity Ruby 1616 mm · hybrid · 8.2 oz · SW 116$22088

#7Six Zero Quartz Control16 mm · standard · 7.9 oz · SW 108$19088

#8CRBN TruFoam Genesis 214 mm · standard · 8.3 oz · SW 113$28088

New arrivals

Just added to the database

All paddles

CRBN

2X TruFoam Genesis

$260

Power84

Control92

Spin90

Research-based review

2026 release · Kitchen-line control players

IQ score

View DNA

JOOLA

Scorpeus Pro IV 16

$229.95

Power86

Control90

Spin90

Research-based review

2026 release · All-court competitors who want Gen 4 grip without the weight

IQ score

View DNA

Engage

Pursuit Pro EX 16

$220

Power82

Control90

Spin86

Research-based review

2026 release · Soft-game specialists and dinkers

IQ score

View DNA

Six Zero

Quartz Hybrid 16

$180

Power80

Control90

Spin88

Research-based review

2026 release · Players managing elbow or shoulder pain

IQ score

View DNA

Selkirk

Labs 008 Project 16

$280

Power90

Control84

Spin86

Research-based review

2026 release · Bangers who want stability at pace

IQ score

View DNA

Volair

Mach 2 Forza 16

$200

Power88

Control84

Spin88

Research-based review

2026 release · Aggressive doubles players who drive off the bounce

IQ score

View DNA

Latest paddles added

All reviews

CRBN

2X TruFoam Genesis

$260

Power84

Control92

Spin90

Research-based review

IQ score

View DNA

JOOLA

Scorpeus Pro IV 16

$250

Power86

Control90

Spin90

Research-based review

IQ score

View DNA

Engage

Pursuit Pro EX 16

$220

Power82

Control90

Spin86

Research-based review

IQ score

View DNA

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