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Holbrook
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Weight
7.7 oz
Twist Wt
2.36
Thickness
16mm
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Budget Picks · Updated May 2026
Best Pickleball Paddles Under $125
The best paddles don't have to cost $250. We tested every paddle in our database — measuring swing weight, twist weight, and static weight in the lab before hitting a single ball — and pulled out the ones that deliver real performance for under $125. Below are our top 5 budget picks, then every sub-$125 paddle on the site, filterable by brand, shape, and play style. Every review is unsponsored.
31 Paddles Under $125
12 Brands
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Top 5 Pickleball Paddles Under $125
#1 · Best Overall
Beyond Measure
Beyond Measure Ronin Series
Hybrid, Elongated · 16mm · $117.00 (10% off)
The Beyond Measure Ronin is the best all-around paddle under $125 — period. Both shapes pair a genuinely high swing weight (Hybrid 115.65, Elongated 114.98) with the kind of twist weight (6.36–6.53) that keeps off-center hits stable — numbers you'd normally pay $200+ for. The thermoformed 16mm build feels premium in hand, with enough pop to drive and enough touch to reset. At $117 with 10% off using code PLAYBOOK (about $105), nothing in this bracket matches its spec sheet.
SW 115.65TW 6.368.1 oz
#2 · Best Control
Friday
Friday Aura Series
Elongated, Hybrid · 16mm · $129.00 ($10 off)
If you win points with placement instead of pace, the Friday Aura is the budget touch king. The soft 16mm core has some of the best dwell time we've measured under $125 — resets, dinks, and third-shot drops feel locked in. The Elongated (SW 114.73) gives you reach at the kitchen; the Hybrid (SW 108.60) is quicker in the hands for fast exchanges. At $129 with $10 off using PLAYBOOK (about $119), it's a control paddle that punches well above its price.
SW 114.73TW 5.648.0 oz
#3 · Best Under $100
Ronbus
Ronbus Quanta Series
Elongated, Hybrid · 16mm · $119.99 ($20 off)
Ronbus built its reputation on absurd value, and the Quanta proves it. The R3 Elongated (SW 115.40) brings real driving power, while the R4 Hybrid (SW 105.00) is maneuverable and forgiving for all-court play — both on a clean 16mm thermoformed build. At $119.99 with $20 off using PLAYBOOK, you're getting genuine sub-$100 performance that competes with paddles at twice the price.
SW 115.4TW 5.747.8 oz
#4 · Best for Power
Enhance
Enhance Turbo MPP Series
Elongated, Hybrid · 16mm · $119.99 ($20 off)
MPP stands for Max Power Polymer, and the Turbo MPP delivers exactly that. A floating foam core and SW 116.06 (Elongated) put real heat on drives and serves, while the Hybrid (SW 114.24, TW 6.48) trades a little power for added stability. At $119.99 with $20 off using PLAYBOOK — under $100 — it's the most raw power you can buy at this price.
SW 116.06TW 6.17.9 oz
#5 · Best Budget Power Value
Luzz
Luzz Cannon
Elongated · 16mm · $109.00 (15% off)
The Luzz Cannon lives up to its name with a SW of 119.19 — among the highest in our entire database — at the lowest price of any pick here. If you want to overpower opponents from the baseline and don't mind a heavier swing, nothing else under $125 hits this hard. At $109 with 15% off using PLAYBOOK (about $93), it's the budget power play.
SW 119.19TW 6.17.9 oz
Every Pickleball Paddle Under $125
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How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle Under $125
Budget paddles have come a long way. A few years ago, spending under $125 meant compromising on materials and performance. Today, brands like Ronbus, Enhance, Beyond Measure, and Friday build thermoformed and foam-core paddles with swing weights and twist weights that rival models costing twice as much.
Swing weight is the single most important spec: higher numbers (115+) generate more power but feel heavier to swing, while lower numbers move faster at the net. Twist weight measures forgiveness — a higher value means off-center hits stay on target. Core thickness rounds it out: 16mm cores lean toward control and a soft feel, while 14mm cores add pop.
Match the shape to your game: elongated paddles give you reach and power, hybrids balance maneuverability and stability, and widebodies offer the largest sweet spot. Not sure where to start? Compare specs side by side with our paddle comparison tool, browse the full paddle database, or see our overall best pickleball paddles picks across every price range. Got a bit more to spend? See the best pickleball paddles under $200.
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Budget Paddle FAQ
What is the best pickleball paddle under $125?
Our top pick is the Beyond Measure Ronin (about $105 with code PLAYBOOK) — it has the best all-around spec sheet at the price, with a high swing weight and stable twist weight in both elongated and hybrid shapes. For control players, the Friday Aura is the best touch paddle, and for raw power the Luzz Cannon and Enhance Turbo MPP lead the budget category.
Are cheap pickleball paddles any good?
Yes — the gap between budget and premium paddles has narrowed dramatically. Brands like Ronbus, Enhance, Beyond Measure, and Friday now sell thermoformed and foam-core paddles with swing weights and twist weights that rival $200+ models. With code PLAYBOOK, several of our picks land under $100.
Can you get a good pickleball paddle under $100?
Absolutely. The Ronbus Quanta and Enhance Turbo MPP both drop to $99.99 with code PLAYBOOK, and the Luzz Cannon is around $93 — all with competition-level specs and full thermoformed or foam-core builds.
What should I look for in a budget pickleball paddle?
Three specs matter most: swing weight (higher = more power, lower = more maneuverable), twist weight (higher = a more stable, forgiving sweet spot), and core thickness (16mm leans control, 14mm leans pop). After that, pick a shape — elongated for reach and power, hybrid for an all-around feel, widebody for the biggest sweet spot.
How much should you spend on a pickleball paddle?
The $100–$150 range is the sweet spot for performance-per-dollar. Most recreational and intermediate players will never out-grow a well-specced ~$120 paddle. Spend more only once you know exactly which specs you prefer — and even then, several paddles on this page hold up against $250 flagships.
Do the listed prices include a discount?
The lower (green) price is what you pay after applying code PLAYBOOK at checkout on each brand's site; the crossed-out price is the retail price. Every paddle on this page is unsponsored — no brand pays to be ranked higher.
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