00:00So you want to jump into the pickleball craze but every paddle looks identical and you refuse to
00:04drop 50 bucks on something you'll regret in a month. I dug through the top sellers so you don't
00:09have to here are the top 5 pickleball paddles for beginners and there's a price point in here for
00:14literally everybody. First up is the Jushio Gen 5 series and this is the all-rounder of the group.
00:21It's built on an EPP foam core so it stays light in your hand huge deal when you're learning and
00:26taking wild swings. The textured surface grips the ball and gives you genuine spin control
00:31while still delivering enough power to put a shot away. It's $59.34, it's sitting at a 4.6 rating
00:39and nearly 4,700 people have already bought one. If you want the best overall package and you can
00:46stretch a little, start right here. Next is the Bread and Butter Loco and the name fits,
00:51This is literally bread and butter for a new player. It's 16mm thick with a dual-density foam
00:57core, meaning it feels softer on impact so your wrist and elbow forgive a bad hit, and it wears a
01:02CFCT 700 Hybrid Carbon Fiber Shell for serious pop off the face. That combination is why it holds a 4
01:09.9
01:10rating. Price lands at $49.85. For most beginners, this is the Sweet Spot Paddle. Third is the 7W
01:20Selkert Boomstick, and this might be the best value on the entire list. It's an elongated shape with a
01:26genuinely large sweet spot, so even when you misjudge the ball you still make contact.
01:31The Boomcore MOI Tuning System is what gives it that stability and high spin control, and it's
01:36USAP approved if you ever want to play in a sanctioned tournament or club night. Best part,
01:41it's only $30.61 with a 4.9 rating. At this price, that's an easy yes.
01:48Number 4 is the 1AT700, a 16mm carbon fiber paddle with a frosted surface, and that grit is doing real
01:55work for you, giving you better spin and a cleaner bite on the ball. It's USAPA approved, it feels like
02:01a pro setup, and it sits right at $49.90 with a 4.9 rating. If your crew keeps talking
02:08about
02:09tournament-ready paddles without the tournament price tag, this is the 1. Last up, and this is
02:14your budget-friendly option, the Graphite Carbon Fiber Paddle Set. It's lightweight, USAPA approved,
02:21works both indoors and outdoors, and it's built for all ages, which honestly covers everyone from
02:26a first-timer to someone just wanting a beater for the driveway. It's $17.83, less than lunch.
02:33For a first paddle ever or a couple of cheap spares, you cannot beat that math.
02:38All 5 links are down in the description with current prices, so go grab the one that fits
02:43your game. If this saved you some money, hit like, and subscribe so I can keep hunting down
02:48the best gear deals for you.
