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Best Budget Pickleball Paddles under $100 (2026)
Chris Olson
These are the 7 best budget pickleball paddles you can get for $100 or less in 2026. All play-tested on court with independently measured specs. We update this list monthly. Some paddles listed are slightly over $100 at retail, but come under $99 with code PBSTUDIO.
Every paddle is a set of trade-offs. #1 isn't the best for every player — it's the best overall value at this price. Read each pick to find the one that fits your game, or take our Paddle Finder Quiz for a personalized recommendation.
How we tested
All paddles in this list have been play-tested on court for a minimum of 10 hours between drilling, rec games, and tournament play. We independently measure every paddle's swing weight, twist weight, spin RPM, balance point, and more using calibrated equipment. You can view the full spec profile for any paddle in our paddle database.
#1 Enhance EPP & MPP Turbo
The Enhance EPP & MPP Turbo is probably the most complete budget power paddle in this list. They come in two different foam variations. One is an EPP foam core, and an MPP core. The difference between EPP and MPP comes down to how each feels at ball contact. The MPP is also a bit more powerful than the EPP. Overall, these are very high power paddles that come in 3 shapes for each model which makes it easy to find the shape that matches your game.
I would not recommend these for people who struggle with touch. These are not easy paddles to play with. But, if you’re very aggressive with drives or love to counter, these are the best power options in the list.
For most people, I would recommend the EPP models.
Pros
- The EPP & MPP models have the most power out of the box of paddles in this list
- Good sweet spots without customization
- Great for aggressive players
Cons
- Can be difficult to control if you don't have great touch
- The widebody and hybrid aren't conventional shapes in 2026
#2 Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro
Vatic Pro has been known to make some of the best budget paddles in Pickleball, and the V-Sol Pro line is no different. They have every shape you could ask for from widebody, hybrid, elongated, and many of them offering different handle lengths if you want a shorter or longer handle.
The V-Sol Pro line up is what I would consider a very complete package. They don’t do one particular thing incredible, but they do just about everything you could ask for without any complaint. They don’t need a lot of customizing and are ready to play out of the box, and they aren’t so overpowered that you can’t control them.
I think these are best for people looking for a specific shape option and want a paddle that doesn’t give a lot of fuss.
Pros
- Lot of shape options
- Doesn't require customizing to perform well
- Balanced power and control
Cons
- There really aren't many cons, it's just a very well balanced power paddle
#3 11six24 Power series
The 11six24 original power series was a highly recommended gen 3 style paddle, and now that the new Power2 series is released with long lasting grit, the original is down to $99 which is a top tier deal for a gen 3 paddle.
Most of the paddles recommended in this list so far are foam cores, and if you aren’t someone that gets along with foam cores, the 11six24 Power series is a great option to consider.
Of the power paddles in this list, this one is going to be on the lower end of the power scale, so if you’re looking for something that isn’t overpowered and you can feel the ball from the polymer core, this is a great one to consider.
Pros
- Gen 3 style feedback (some people prefer the ball feel of gen 3)
- Good sweet spot out of the box
- Strikes a good balance of power and control
Cons
- Gen 3 designs are susceptible to core crushing eventually
#4 Luzz Cannon
If you prefer gen 3 paddles, the Luzz Cannon is a great option to consider. In our opinion, it plays like a stiffer Joola Pro IV, at nearly a third of the cost. The Joola Pro IV is a good paddle, but when the Cannon is this much cheaper, it's hard to recommend a Pro IV over this. The only downside is that it only comes in two shapes. The elongated (Cannon) and hybrid (Glider, which we haven't tried) unlike Joola, which offers their paddles in a variety of shapes.
Pros
- A very affordable gen 3
- Offers that gen 3 feedback that a lot of high level players prefer over foam
Cons
- It's still a gen 3 paddle, which means eventually it is going to core crush
- Only 1 warranty replacement
- Only two shape options
#5 Ronbus Quanta
These are going to be a more niche recommendation, but I do still think they are a good options if you fit the right niche.
These are going to be best for people who really want a light paddle. In stock form these have very low swing weights that make them very maneuverable. However, I wouldn’t recommend most people play them stock. Out of the box the sweet spot is small, and the power is closer to the all-court category. In my opinion, they need weight to reach full performance. So, if you consider the Quanta, just know that you aren’t going to hit peak performance unless you add a good amount of weight. In my full review I discuss my preferred weight setup of 7.5 grams of weight at 3 and 9 on each side. This in my opinion, brought out the best performance and turned it into a true power paddle and fixed some of the drawbacks with the smaller sweet spot.
Pros
- Light out of the box
- Can heavily customize it to whatever you want
- With the right amount of weight, it turns into a high tier power paddle
Cons
- Small sweet spot out of the box
- Requires customizing to reach peak performance
#6 Vatic Pro Saga
Vatic also offers a great $100 all-court option paddle for people who don’t want to max out power. If you’re someone who plays a balanced game and you don’t struggle to generate your own power, this is a great line of paddles to consider. Just like the V-Sol Pro, they come in a variety of shapes making it easy to find the one that fits you. They also offer the Saga series in a 16mm and 14mm option. Our specific recommendation is for the 16mm variants.
While the Saga line may be a bit older now, it is one of the best all-court options you can find for the price and I think it’s still a relevant recommendation even with the competition.
Pros
- One of the only all-court options at the $100 price point
- A good variety of shape options
- Denser and softer feel
Cons
- Not for players who need help generating offense
#7 11six24 Jelly Bean
The 11six24 Jelly Bean is another paddle that is now older, but still a great option for the players who are looking for a budget friendly control paddle. While control paddles may not be as popular in 2026, I do still think there are players that would be best fitted to a control paddle. Power doesn’t do you any good if it causes you to pop up the majority of your dinks or resets.
That’s where the Jelly Bean does really well. While it may not generate big offense, it makes up for it in the ability to control your shots. They also offer it in 3 shapes, widebody, hybrid, and elongated.
Pros
- Great for people who need help controlling their shots
- A very affordable control paddle
Cons
- Lacks offense (but this is also what makes it good)
- Not as large of a sweet spot as some of the foam core paddles in this list
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are expensive pickleball paddles worth it?
- Not always. The paddles on this list compete with options two or three times their price. Spending more does not necessarily get you a paddle with better performance. Everything in our recommended list can compete with paddles that are $250+. Often spending more gets you things like better warranty, or paying a brand markup for a large brand.
- How often do you update this list?
- We update this list monthly. As new paddles are released and prices change, we re-evaluate the rankings. Paddles get removed when they're no longer available or when better options emerge at the same price point.
- When should I spend more money for a paddle?
- This is a very difficult question to answer, because it really comes down to what you value. Companies like Ronbus and Vatic have aimed to use technology that expensive premium brands are using and bring it down to the $100 price point. Most of the time if you spend more money it's because you want a lifetime warranty, or it's a new technology that hasn't yet become cheaper. In many cases, the $100 paddles perform just as well as the expensive options, but you may not be able to find the exact ball feel that you want at some of the cheaper price points.
- How do I decide which budget paddle is best for me?
- Figure out what your top priorities are in a paddle. I recommend thinking about things such as: Swing weight, paddle shape, handle length, grip size, power level (control, all-court, power). Once you know these big items, it can make shopping for a specific paddle much easier. Every paddle has a set of pros and cons, and the goal is to maximize your pros, and minimize your cons.
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Chris Olson is an independent pickleball equipment reviewer with a 4.70 DUPR rating, he has tested over 400 paddles since 2021, each with a minimum 10 hours of on-court play time. Companies are never able to pay for or influence a review. Follow his reviews on YouTube and the Pickleball Studio Podcast.
