Top pickleball brands include Joola, Franklin Sports, Selkirk Sports, Onix, and CRBN. Joola is a brand that launched in 2022 and quickly gained prominence by sponsoring Ben Johns, the world's top pickleball player. Up-and-coming pickleball brands include Nettie and Civile.
Pickleball brands
Some of the most popular pickleball brands include Joola, Franklin Sports, Selkirk Sports, Onix, and CRBN.
New pickleball brands in equipment and apparel are proliferating. Two up-and-coming pickleball brands include Nettie and Civile.
Joola
Joola was founded in 1952 in Germany and has dominated the table tennis scene in the United States for over 15 years. With the launch of JOOLA Pickleball in 2022, the brand immediately took the sport by storm, sponsoring world’s top pickleball player, Ben Johns.
Popular pickleball paddles from Joola include:
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16
In terms of control, power, and spin, the Hyperion CFS 16 is considered to be the pinnacle of JOOLA pickleball paddles.
Radius CGS 16
Outside of the flagship line bearing the name of the number one player in the world is the Radius CGS 16. The ball is gripped by a durable, long-lasting Carbon-Flex 3 textured surface that provides more spin.
Essentials
With its fiberglass surface, the Essentials paddle provides a great balance between power, control, and spin. Using a multi-layer manufacturing process, it provides impressive power and feedback. Response Honeycomb cores provide a large sweet spot with reduced vibrations.
Franklin Sports
Franklin Sports started in 1946 as a regional sporting goods brand centered around former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath. In the years since, Franklin has expanded its line of products into the pickleball space.
Popular pickleball paddles from Franklin Sports include:
Aspen Kern Centre Carbon Fiber
Franklin’s Aspen Kern Centre Pickleball Paddle features a MaxGrit textured surface technology designed for maximum spin and reduced vibration. The MaxGrit surface material is USA Pickleball approved and is designed to provide greater traction on the ball’s surface.
Franklin Signature
Franklin Signature Paddles feature MaxGrit textured surfaces designed for maximum spin and reduced vibration. As well as providing a strong, durable base, the polypropylene core and fiberglass surface layer ensure dependable, effortless contact every time.
Selkirk Sport
Selkirk Sport is a leading brand of high-performance pickleball paddles.
Popular pickleball paddles from Selkin Sport include:
Vanguard 2.0 S2
The Vanguard 2.0 S2 features an advanced Pro-Spin textured surface engineered for optimal performance. The product also features a Quantum-Carbon Fiber Face, a Honeycomb thick poly core, and a Vanguard Geo Grip.
Amped S2
The Amped S2 features a low-profile, lightweight, durable edge guard for a well-balanced, solid paddle. FiberFlex technology enhances control and produces more spin.
Onix
Onix manufactures performance pickleball paddles, balls, and accessories.
Popular pickleball paddles from Onix include:
Evoke Premier
Pickleball National Champions Matt Wright and Lucy Kovalova designed the Evoke Premier Pickleball Paddle for power and precision.
Outbreak Pickleball Paddle
With its graphite face reinforced by TeXtreme® Technology, the Outbreak provides players with pinpoint control. For maximum control and spin, the paddle has the perfect weight and feel.
Z5 Mod Series
In the Onix line of pickleball paddles, the graphite Z5 is the most popular paddle. With its excellent touch, you will be able to control the ball more effectively.
CRBN
CRBN was founded by two pickleball aficionados in 2020. Their paddles aim for maximum control and power.
Popular pickleball paddles from CRBN include:
CRBN¹ (Elongated Paddle)
The CRBN1 Pickleball Paddle features a raw T700 carbon fiber face and a honeycomb polypropylene core. It provides a massive sweet spot with the perfect balance of power and control.
CRBN² (Square Paddle)
With a honeycomb polypropylene core and the same T700 carbon fiber face as the CRBN1, the CRBN2 pickleball paddle produces serious spin and provides a massive sweet spot.
Up-and-Coming Pickleball Brands
Nettie and Civile are two apparel and pickleball equipment brands that bring a fresh, stylish approach to the sport. They offer high quality women’s and men’s clothes as well as paddles, pickleball balls, and complete pickleball sets.
Nettie
The founder of Nettie discovered that most pickleball gear on the market is outdated, tacky, or specifically designed for competitive pickleball players. While Nettie’s elevated paddles are vibrant and full of personality, their premium design puts technical competency first, with sweat-proof grips and a plastic honeycomb core suitable for both serious athletes and casual players.
Civile
Designed for pickleball players who want to transition easily from the court to happy hour, Civile produces functional, fashion-forward apparel. Examples include the Kinda a Big Dill Skirt ($92) with built-in shorts and a stay-put high waist. Fans of Civile also enjoy their playful after-pickleball pieces, such as the Let’s Get #Pickled Crew Crop ($58).
