Paddle Guides

Choose a junior pickleball paddle by age and playing level, compare weight categories, and explore Signature, Signature Plus, Advantage, Falcon Lite, Gen-X4 and Gen-X5.

Every year we promise to shop earlier. This year, make holiday gifting easier with PBPRO's pickleball gift guide: shop by playing level, color, and personality, then add matching backpacks and stocking stuffers.

Learn how to clean carbon fiber pickleball paddles, remove ball residue, use specialized rubber cleaning blocks cautiously, and protect your PBPRO paddle.

Learn how long pickleball paddles last, seven signs of wear, when to upgrade as your skills improve, and how PBPRO builds for longevity.

Compare standard 16-inch and elongated 16.5-inch pickleball paddles, including PBPRO Signature Plus, Advantage, Falcon Lite, Gen-X4 and Gen-X5.

Clear or polarized eyewear for pickleball? Compare lenses, glare, UV400, fit, and PBPRO performance glasses for indoor and outdoor courts.

Compare full foam and honeycomb pickleball paddle construction, learn about EPP and EVA, and discover PBPRO Gen-X5.

Compare the best PBPRO paddles for intermediate players: Signature Plus, Advantage, Falcon Lite and Gen-X5.

Compare the best PBPRO pickleball paddles for women by weight, grip size, core thickness, shape, experience level, and playing style.

Compare PB Signature at $42.99, cold-pressed Signature Plus at $54.99, and Infinity Falcon Lite at $89. Find your PBPRO paddle by shape, core, weight and playing style.

Control or power? Learn how playing style, core thickness, shape, carbon fiber, and paddle weight affect performance—and find the right PBPRO paddle.

Discover how pickleball paddle weight and balance affect comfort, control, maneuverability, and power. Learn the differences between lightweight, balanced, and head-heavy paddles while exploring beginner-friendly paddle options and customization tips from PBPRO.