I just got my hands on the new Thrive Project Fury, and I’ll be sharing my first impressions on it.

To put it simply, this paddle is basically a JOOLA Pro IV if you added fiberglass and wrapped it in a hybrid shape.

So let’s go over it and see what’s different, what works well, and what to look out for before buying.

Seven months after CRBN launched the original TruFoam Genesis line, they’ve finally released the CRBN4 hybrid shape. Which means quicker hands and a more maneuverability.

On paper, it fixes a lot of the complaints people had with the original line being too heavy. But with strong competitors like Honolulu Pickleball stepping in, the big question is:

The GX2 Power is Gearbox’s follow-up to the original GX2, and in my opinion, it might be their best paddle yet. Not just because it’s powerful, but because it finally rounds out some of the long-standing issues Gearbox paddles have had.

The new Honolulu foam core paddles are In my opinion, some of the most well-rounded paddles money can buy right now. Find out why.

The Ripple V2 is finally here. It’s fully certified, available to purchase, and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere.

While it still carries the Ripple name, there are some key differences between this new version the V2 and the original V1 that players will want to know.

Yet again, Franklin gets close but no cigar.

Has JOOLA fixed my trust issues?

Premium paddles without the premium price.

The future is now, but it’ll cost you.

The latest Gearbox Pro is as expected: Silent But Deadly.

The sequel to Vatic Pro’s Prism does not flop in the slightest.

Is this the PaddleTek dupe we’ve been waiting for?

Selkirk’s latest is the Lambo of paddles: overpriced, overpowered, and impractical.

We’ve already reviewed the budget-friendly Jelly Bean, so it’s only fitting to follow up with its slightly improved brother. When comparing the two, the Monarch All Court’s differences are straightforward.

You can’t make a wrong choice with one of 2024’s more talked about paddles.

Earlier this year, PaddleTek rose from the ashes with their latest lineup helmed by Anna Leigh Waters, Christian Alshon, and now Andrea Koop. It wasn’t long ago when they were rare, but now, the P-branded paddles are everywhere.

They say, “Heavy is the head that wears the crown,” but 11SIX24 confidently embraces that responsibility. The Vatic Pro Prism has held this title for over a year, and now, it’s time to pass the mantle. The Monarch Jelly Bean is the best value, wide-body paddle you can buy today.

It’s been a year of flashy releases that keep moving the goalposts of what’s considered a power paddle. The Olympus draws its line in the sand by giving the people what they need, not necessarily what they think they want.