Best Pickleball Paddles Under $100
You don't need to spend $200 to enjoy the game. These are the best-reviewed paddles in our database at $100 or less.
Top pick right now: Vatic Pro Saga (14mm & 16mm).
Our picks
Picks refreshed October 21, 2026 from each brand's own specs and buyer reviews. Not hands-on tested.
#1Vatic Pro Saga (14mm & 16mm)
$100 · 14 mm · Honeycomb core
- $100
- 14 mm core
- Buyers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 649 reviews on the seller's store
#2CPX Pro Series
$100 · Honeycomb core
- $100
- Buyers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 2928 reviews on the seller's store
#3Vatic Pro PRISM (14mm & 16mm)
$100 · 14 mm · Foam core
- $100
- 14 mm core
- Buyers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 2768 reviews on the seller's store
#4CPX Air Series
$100 · Honeycomb core
- $100
- Buyers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 280 reviews on the seller's store
#5Selkirk SLK Atlas Max
$80 · 7.6–8.1 oz · 16 mm · Standard / wide · Honeycomb core
- $80
- 16 mm core
- 7.6–8.1 oz
- Buyers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 60 reviews on the seller's store
#6Pickleball Apes Pulse
$100 · Foam core
- $100
- Buyers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 365 reviews on the seller's store
#7Pickleball Apes Energy
$75 · Honeycomb core
- $75
- Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 894 reviews on the seller's store
#8Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Epic
$100 · 16 mm · Honeycomb core
- $100
- 16 mm core
- Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 636 reviews on the seller's store
#9Selkirk x Holderness Family AMPED Pro Air Epic
$100 · 16 mm · Honeycomb core
- $100
- 16 mm core
- Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 636 reviews on the seller's store
#10Six Zero Quartz
$99 · 15 mm · Honeycomb core
- $99
- 15 mm core
- Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 213 reviews on the seller's store
How we picked
We have not tested these paddles. Each pick follows this rule over the brand's published specs and its buyers' review scores:
- List price of $100 or less on the brand's own store.
- Ranked by buyer rating, pulled toward the middle when there are few reviews.
- At most three paddles per brand.
What the research says
Beginner advice from Pickleheads is to look for a forgiving sweet spot and not too much pop, whatever the price. Check any paddle against the approved list before tournament play. Prices here are the brand's own and change often. Source: Pickleheads: best paddles for beginners, USA Pickleball approved paddle list.
Frequently asked questions
Did you test these paddles?
No. We have not weighed, swung or lab-tested them. Picks are ranked by a published rule over the brand's listed specs and its buyers' review scores, and the rule is spelled out on this page. Where an independent lab has measured a paddle we say so on that paddle's page.
Are these paddles approved for tournament play?
Check each paddle on the USA Pickleball approved list before you enter a sanctioned event. Approval status can change after a paddle ships, and the list is the only authority.
Are cheap paddles worse?
They tend to use simpler faces and less refined edges, and many serious players still use them. For newer players the difference is small next to technique.