Question 1

Are your reviews sponsored or paid?

Accepted Answer

No. We do not do paid reviews or sponsorships from paddle companies. Brands do send paddles for free for us to review, but that does not impact our opinions of the reviews, and we do buy paddles ourselves if a brand won't send them.

We do have affiliate links with almost all the companies, which means when you use our link or code, we do receive a small commission, but only if you use it. We do not receive any guaranteed money for doing a review, and brands are never guaranteed a review.

Question 2

How do your discount codes work?

Accepted Answer

When you use our discount code PBSTUDIO you save money on your purchase and we earn a small commission. It costs you nothing extra and helps support the channel.

Question 3

How do you test paddles?

Accepted Answer

Every paddle is tested on court in real playing conditions. Our reviews are a minimum of 10 hours of play time, and our first impressions range from 3 games up to 5 hours of play testing time. We also use equipment like the Briffidi SW1 for swing weight and twist weight, as well as the Stalker Pro 3S radar gun to measure RPM (spin) with 20 serve averages.

Our reviews are done through many real world games and drilling sessions alongside comparing against relevant paddles to see how it stacks up against the market.

Question 4

Why don't you cover more paddles?

Accepted Answer

I've held the belief that paddles should be covered more in-depth, rather than trying to cover everything with a lack of depth. Paddles release far faster than what one person can test in a reasonable amount of time.

Even being on court 4-5 days a week is not enough to cover every single paddle in a full review. I would love to cover more, but not at the expense of detailed testing.

Question 5

What is the best paddle on the market?

Accepted Answer

This won't be a fun answer, but there is no best paddle on the market. People are always surprised by this answer, but it's true.

The market has become so competitive that there is only what paddle is best for YOU. While paddles like the Boomstik and Joola Pro V are really popular and perform objectively well, that doesn't mean they are right for your game.

Things like swing weight, paddle shape, handle length, and power level all play a role in what is right for you. The Boomstik might be perfect for one player who loves power, but horrible for another person who doesn't have good touch.

This is why it is best to shop paddles based on the things you know you like, and by categories like control, all court, and power. Pickleball Studio exists to hopefully help you narrow down your selection and make the process easier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your reviews sponsored or paid?

How do your discount codes work?

How do you test paddles?

Why don't you cover more paddles?

What is the best paddle on the market?

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your reviews sponsored or paid?

How do your discount codes work?

How do you test paddles?

Why don't you cover more paddles?

What is the best paddle on the market?