Pickleball Central Blog

5 Most Expensive Pickleball Paddles

by Joseph Sutton on Mar 5, 2025

When it comes to pickleball, the right paddle can make all the difference in your game. At Pickleball Central, we understan … read more

Top 5 Lightweight Pickleball Paddles

by Joseph Sutton on Feb 21, 2025

Heavy paddles are great, until.... You can't get it into position quick enough or worse... you are straining your m … read more

Paddle Review: Avoura Rhapsody 13

by Joseph Sutton on Feb 4, 2025

Bottom Line: The made in America Avoura Rhapsody’s real super powers are speed ups and counter attacks. The low sw … read more

Proton Paddle Lineup Review

by Joseph Sutton on Dec 27, 2024

What's so special about Proton Paddles? Proton paddles have been featured on the top of professional podiums all year, a … read more

Holbrook Aero Pickleball Paddle Lineup Review

by Joseph Sutton on Dec 27, 2024

The Holbrook Aero Paddle Lineup Explained Holbrook has released some of the best edgeless paddles on the market with … read more

Paddle Review: JOOLA Anna Bright Scorpius 3S 14mm

by Angela Deng on Nov 20, 2024

Bottom Line: If you are looking for power, a long handle and a large sweet spot this is the paddle for you. This paddl … read more

Paddletek Bantam ESQ-C Paddle Review

by Joseph Sutton on Sep 30, 2024

Bottom Line: The Paddletek Esquire is a defensive weapon that has enough pop to put pressure on your opponents from the … read more

Best Pickleball Paddles of 2024

by Joseph Sutton on Sep 17, 2024

At Pickleball Central, we test hundreds of new paddles every year, and only the best pickleball paddles are selected to … read more

Bringing the Fun to Pickleball: A Chat with Recess Pickleball's Founders

by Kelly Frazier on Sep 10, 2024

Pickleball has been winning hearts across the globe, and few brands capture the spirit of fun and community like Recess Pick … read more

Versix Vector Pickleball Paddle Review

by Joseph Sutton on Aug 28, 2024

Bottom Line: The Versix Vector is a solid feeling paddle that offers all-court to power performance on court. Though … read more

HEAD Boom Tour Paddle Review

by Joseph Sutton on Aug 21, 2024

HEAD BOOM Tour Pickleball Paddle Review: Power, Precision, and a Few Trade-offs Bottom Line: HEAD&rsq … read more

The Best Made in the USA Pickleball Paddles (and more)

by Joseph Sutton on Aug 19, 2024

In the world of pickleball, quality and performance are paramount. At Pickleball Central, we understand that our customers … read more

Paddletek's 2024 Carbon Fiber Tempest & Bantam Paddles - A Well-Rounded Line-Up, Worth the Wait!

by Karen Thomas on Aug 19, 2024

Major Paddletek Paddle Launch - a Legacy in Pickleball Delivers Game Winning Performance In 2010, Michigan-based … read more

Holbrook Pickleball: Innovation, Family, and Community at the Heart of the Game

Jul 16, 2024

At Holbrook Pickleball, every paddle, every design, and every innovation tells a story—one of family, passion, and a deep lo … read more

The RAD Journey: How Passion, Creativity, and Community Built a Unique Pickleball Brand

Jun 13, 2024

The story of RAD Pickleball is one of passion, innovation, and community. It began in Southern California, where three frien … read more

Paddle Review: Selkirk AMPED Pro Air

by Joseph Sutton on May 20, 2024

Bottom Line: The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air revives one of the best selling all-court paddles of all time (the original Selk … read more

Top 5 Paddles For Faster Hand Speed (August 2024)

by Joseph Sutton on May 14, 2024

Milliseconds Matter in Pickleball One of the key differences in pickleball and tennis is the frequency of the &l … read more

Best All-Court Pickleball Paddles 2024

by Joseph Sutton on May 13, 2024

The Paddles That Do it All All-court paddles are the jack of all trades for the pickleball world. They are just … read more