Top 5 Pickleball Paddles Under $100 | Best Pickleball Paddles
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- Опубликовано: 6 дек 2023
- The Top 5 Pickleball Paddles $100 or less, including power, control, and all court paddles. Let us know if you have played with any of these! Factors considered for this list included:
-Cost
-Playability
-Return Policy
-Warranty Coverage
-Brand Reliability
-Unique Paddle Factors
Feel free to share any thoughts/questions, and thanks for watching!
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Timestamps:
00:01 Intro
00:27 Considerations/Criteria
00:58 #5 Friday Pickleball
02:15 #4 Rev Aria Pro
03:26 #3 Vatic Prism Series
04:22 #2 Aiso Centric
06:08 Honorable Mentions
07:15 #1 Neonic Force
10:42 Spec List for All 5 Paddles
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LINKS TO PADDLES IN THIS VIDEO:
Honorable Mentions:
Ronbus R1.16 ($20 Off code: PBSTUDIO) www.ronbus.com/
Professor PhD (10% Off Code: PBMED) professorpaddles.com/
#5: Friday Pickleball (Use these links to get the Full Discount)
👉 Link for the 2 for $95 deal:
fridaypickle.com/products/fri...
👉 Link for 1 for 10% Off:
fridaypickle.com/discount/PBM...
#4: Rev Aria Pro (20% Off code: PBMED)
www.revpickleball.com/product...
#3: Vatic Prism Flash ($10 Off code PBMED) vaticpro.com?sca_ref=4772347.w1PUhkfa02
#2: Aiso Centric ($10 Off Code PBMED)
aisopickleball.com?sca_ref=4623863.PxnOvdE01i
#1: Neonic Force (Discount Code PBMED)
neonicpickleball.com?sca_ref=4828511.ZaWaHG73PC&sca_source=RUclips
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I bought a Neonic two months ago after seeing the specs. Have used Paddletech and Selkirk for years. Love this paddle. I have plenty of power. Wanted control and spin. This paddle delivers. One happy camper.
Awesome, thanks for the feedback! Super great paddle, very surprising at that price. Glad to hear you're happy with it!
I am glad to see someone finally review the Friday paddle I have been thinking about trying one out! Thanks!
No problem, I'm glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the recommendations, tried to order the AISO Centric but they’re on backorder for awhile. Wound up ordering your #1 choice the Neonic Force. Hopefully it suits my tennis-based play style as the inexpensive Versix Ascent 5C that I started pickleball with has issues with shape/reach and too small a sweet spot.
Great reviews. I own Neonic Force and enjoy it’s quality features ! Pop daddy.
I also own Valtic and get very high quality control out of it.
In the case of high quality, value paddles you might also consider : Hudef Viva pro GEN 2 . Really enjoy it’s all around playability.
Keep up the good work !
I appreciate the support!! Definitely agree those are two great paddles... haven't played with the Hudef paddle yet, but ive actually heard that a couple times, might be worth checking out!
I have the Vatic. While I haven’t spent much time with other paddles the Vatic feels good and hasn’t given me any reason to pursue another paddle. A good price and comes with a cover.
I loved the reviews! You’re the second reviewer with a raving review for the Neonic. I think I’m sold.
Let me know what you think if you end up trying it!!
@@PickleballMedicine Alright, I will.
Great video!!! I was wondering, I am into power and control, do you think the Friday is a good option?
I tried several paddles including the Luxx and Pulsar R1.
My current fav paddle is the Neonic. It's a Great paddle at any price.
Agreed... very nice it's offered at a cost-effective price point for us!!
Good info and video. If whittling down the list was difficult, I wouldn't have minded several more picks - 10 - 12 maybe.
That might be a fun one to do! I think it would also be pretty hard, since I think the shape distribution of paddle performance and quality is sort of pyramid shaped... with the top few having some good reasons to stand out, and then as you slowly creep away from the top of the list, more and more paddles becoming increasingly similar, in my opinion!
I have the Neonic and love it. Great power and spin. I also use a Hyperion and find the Neonic handle not as comfortable. Also, it seems like the sweet spot is a little lower on the face than I was expecting. But when I'm playing against players where I can use the extra power I go to the Neonic.
It's a solid paddle, glad you enjoy it!! I appreciate the fact that it's such a good performing paddle that could probably sell for much more, but they've kept a consumer friendly price point
Great video, like always! I recently got the new 14mm legacy pro, and I’ve found it to be quite controllable.
Oh interesting.. I will definitely always love the Legacy Pro paddles, do you think the 14mm is more or less poppy than the original?
@@PickleballMedicine I've actually never hit the original! But it's quite a light paddle for the shape, probably because it's 14mm and has the slightly longer handle. So it doesn't have that much plowthrough, the power is just average. But the pop is nice. But I feel the pop moreso when I want it, for counters, but for drops and dinking it seems pretty controlled.
would love to see you review the Ace Club
Any reviews on the CarbonPickle Pro and Air series. And how do they compare to these?
Great video FYI
Thank you, I hope it was helpful!
Hudef Viva Pro 2 and the Mage Pro. Definitely worth checking out.
I've been seeing the Mage Pro around, and from what I've seen, it seems to be pretty popular! I would agree it probabaly deserves a good look, but I haven't had a chance to hit with it yet
For anyone who loves a soft control paddle with high spin, give the 16mm Rev Aria a try. It's non-thermoformed - so it's a bit different than the 14mm Rev Aria Pro that took Dustin's #4 spot in this video. But I think you'll love it too 👍
Sounds like a good recommendation.. and also a paddle that is under the $100 mark, if I am remembering correctly off the top of my head...
I wonder if you tried the new HUDEF Mage Pro? My wife is soon due for an upgrade, and it's at the top of her list with the vatic Prism flash. Very good review, so I'll recommend this review to players moving from entry paddles to those in the $100 range. I play the Viva Pro Gen 2, Vatic Pro V7 16mm and the Diadem 18k Power pro, all weighted to 8.3 oz, with spin and similar play-ability, but the Diadem cost $100 more. Today I'm playing with wifey and friends at a lower level, so I'll change out paddles and see if I find subtle differences. ATM, I think I over paid for my new Diadem 18k. Like you mention, dozens of paddles under $130 that will play to the 5.0 level without sacrifice. Thanks again for the review. Maybe a review of paddles between $129-169?
Great question and good observations..
Yes, I actually just finished up reviewing (haven't put together the content for a video yet) for the Mage Pro, and it's great! Very good paddle and maybe a slight upgrade to VPF at this point, in my opinion... and just a tad cheaper @ $85 with a discount code, too. You're welcome to use my code for the (PBMED) or reach out to me for specific differences there, but I am getting ready to do a part 2 to this list, and I am certain the Mage Pro will be on it.
As a beginner who believe they will end up playing advanced, should I buy one of these or spring for a black diamond
I was looking at the Vatic Flash but wondered if going with the 14mm version might give it a small power tweak over the 16mm.
I think that would make sense.. might be a good option if you like the 16mm but do want a touch more power!
I have the prism flash first very good but for more power and pop the flash thermo is were it's at and the carbon face top spin
I have a Neonic on order; should arrive next week. Have you tried the Kiwi Slice paddle yet? Also, around $100, and so far I'm liking the feel of it.
Oh awesome, please give feedback when you end up playing with it! Actually I've seen some adds for the Kiwi slice, and have been pretty tempted, but haven't hit with it yet. What does it play like?
Is the handle length on the Aiso Centric the same as the Neonic? I really mean to ask is a two hand backhand any easier on the Aiso than the Neonic?
I think they technically measure the same, but I felt like the way the face tapers on the Aiso makes a two-handed backhand a little easier on the Aiso Centric.
Glad to see Friday getting some dap.
Well deserved, in my opinion.
A bunch of us in Chicago are using Friday's and are very happy
How does the Neonic compare power wise with the Legacy Pro?
It's a little bit less, which could be good or bad, depending on what you are looking for!
@@PickleballMedicine Less power is bad lol. Are you aware of the Legacy Velocity? on sale for $70. Looks like a good beginner paddle.
Haha, I would say 90% of paddles have less power than the Legacy Pro, it's a beast of power and pop! 😅 I've heard of the Legacy Velocity, but I can't speak much to it, as I haven't had a chance to play with it yet.
i watched your other video, top 5 paddles for beginners. which do you prefer: vatic pro prism flash or friday paddle?
I think that depends on the person and the particular things they are looking for from their paddle, but if you're asking about me, specifically... I would prefer the Friday paddles. They have better power and have a bit more tools to work with than the vatic, in my opinion, but that's just me!
Oh ok. Im very new to pickleball, and i seem to have trouble controlling where i hit the ball. Would you say those paddles would both help me control the ball better? If they help me control about the same amount i would rather save money and go with the friday paddle. If the vatic is much better at control then id rather spring for the extra 30 bucks to get that. Sorry for the barrage, i have played 3 times and currently have a $5 wooden paddle. Im curious to see how much of a difference it makes. Thank you for your advice.
I think either the Vatic or the Aiso Ventric would be the way to go for you, then.. both of those are great for control! Should be much better than a wooden paddle, haha. Or if you like the look of a newer paddle called the Hudef Mage Pro, it's come out since I made this video and it actually a little cheaper ($85), has a lifetime warranty, and comes with a leather/polyester paddle case. Between the Mage Pro, Aiso Centric, and Vatic, they are all great choices and I would just choose whichever one you feel like, bwcuase you want really go too wrong!
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Ok thank you very much! Happy pickleballing
We would like to send some paddles for review how do we get a hold of you? Thank you.
Thank you for reaching out! You can send me a message on Facebook to "Dustin Fowkes Pickleball" or via Instagram @dustinfowkespickleball
How about Sword and shield J2 from Honolulu Pickleball co.?
I actually saw another reviewer put that paddle high on their list, but I had not previously known much about it. It looks like a cool paddle, but I haven't personally played with it so I cannot speak to it's playability. It seems to check a lot of boxes, on paper, for what a person would look for in a good paddle, but I wouldn't be able to say without trying it!
Another thing that may make me hesitate to put it on this list in particular, though, is the final price point being under $100 during a sale. I've heard that that price may be low for a little bit, but that fact that it is a sale price from it's usual $140+ range would give me a little hesitancy to include it in a non- seasonal list, if that makes sense. If I end up trying it, I'll let you know my thoughts!
hows about xpas
Do you mean the Xspak paddles? If so, those are some I haven't had a chance to play with... happy to hear your thoughts!
Why don't you do paddle giveaways like other channels?
I do, usually through my social media accounts!
hate seeing reviews that are biased because of sponsors
Not sure if you're implying this video is biased or if you're referencing others..? Because if you're implying there are things in my video that make you think that, I'd love to hear what that may be.
LOVE your content! Can we colab?
Hi @PicklenallGearGuide, feel free to send me a message via the social media avenues listed in the video description!