Pickleball reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 174 Reddit reviews across 3 subreddits and 23 posts to rank the best Pickleball brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Pickleball, r/AskMenOver30, r/PickleballEquip. Top-rated brands include K-Swiss (4.2/5), Babolat (4.3/5), New Balance (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews174
Subreddits3
Posts23
Brands40
Products83
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#1
K-Swiss
4.2
(18)
"K-Swiss express light pickleball shoe - most comfortable court shoe for me"
"K Swiss hypercourt 2. Nice and snug, not clunky, amazing support."
"Top of the line kswiss shoes!"
"Best purchase I ever made."
"Been loving."
"K-Swiss Hypercourt Express 2"
"I love my K-Swiss!!! They are comfortable and feel very supportive."
"I wear a 2W wide shoe, and lately I have been enjoying the K-Swiss Men's Hypercourt Express 2."
"K-Swiss and Asics models work for me at a similar size to you."
"I need a wide toe box, and K-Swiss Hypercourt 2 work best for me."
#2
Babolat
4.3
(17)
"Haven’t found another shoe that compares."
"Awesome."
"Babolat sfx 3. Not marketed as wide, but they've got a great big square toe box. I love em. Last a long time, you can find them for about $80."
"I just got the SFX Evos, the wide toe box is amazing."
"Babalot has the best shoes."
"My wife loves her women’s Jet Mach 3s."
"Babolat Mach 3 wide work great for me."
"Babolat Mach 3 wide work great for me."
"Babolat Propulse Fury"
"Jet Mach 3s are a great shoe but not durable. Fast, mobile, comfortable, and no break in."
#3
New Balance
4.5
(14)
"NB Two Wxy v5, affordable, great cushion, super durable, great ground-feel and works great on both indoor and outdoor courts."
"I wear New Balance 1007 in 114E. They are relatively light for the amount of cushioning you get and the mesh breathes very well. They last a long time. I love them."
"Taller (198cm) and heavier (110kg) and need wide roomier toe box for bunion. Very satisfied New Balance 1007."
"New Balance 996 in wide is what I wear and they have been very comfortable."
"Have been my favorite by a mile."
"New balance 996v4 wide are awesome."
"They've been awesome for me."
"New Balance 796 or 996"
"The next on my list to try are the New Balance CT Rally."
"New Balance COCO CG 2"
#4
Adidas
4.2
(13)
"Adidas Barricade are durable."
"I love my Addidas Barricades !"
"My fav is the adidas Gamecourt 2.0 that you can get for 50-75 dollars."
"I’m using adidas gamecourt 2.0 right now."
"I've tried a lot of different styles, and these Adidas ones"
"I’ve used the adidas barricades (literal tanks on my feet)"
"My adidas have been very durable and have thick soles and great support."
"Adidas Barricade for the win."
"An amazing shoe."
"The most comfortable court shoe I have found for me is Addidas, Sketcher’s and KSwiss."
#5
Skechers
4.3
(10)
"The best ones I've used are Sketcher Viper Court Pro. So comfortable I bought 2 pair."
"Sketchers viper court or viper court pro have been good for me. Flat wide feet. Get the extra wide, I also added power step insoles for added arch support."
"Men's Skechers Viper Court Elite. This shoe is awesome."
"Pricey but the Sketchers pickelball shoes have been a godsend."
"I really love my Skechers Viper Pro Courts, there is some cushioning and make them more comfortable"
"I love my schetchers I’ve tried every brand"
"Sketchers Viper Court Pros have been good to me!"
"K-Swiss fell apart for me, and how been happy how Sketchers have help up and work well!"
"Has a decent toe box."
"On Amazon."
#6
ASICS
3.5
(11)
"Really love the Asics Speed FF3. Stable for pickleball, durable enough, insanely light"
"If you're gonna shell out more than $100, just get the Gel-Resolutions and call it a day."
"Pricier: ASICS SOLUTION SPEED FF 3"
"Asics gel resolution 8 and 9"
"A lot of people wear Nike, ASICS and Adidas but there are plenty of brands available. You want something comfortable that is durable for the types of short movements pickleball requires."
"Try the Asics Gel Revolution 8s or 9s. They are $120ish when you can find them on sale. I've had about 6 pairs over the last 2 years and they are a nice court shoe."
"I’m 11-11.5 on asics running shoes - gel kayano and found the size 12 good for Mach 3"
"I ordered the Asics Renma and used them for a few weeks but I felt they didn’t have enough cushions"
"I ended up getting the asics gel dedicate 8s! I settled for these shoes bc I wanted to get a pair without breaking the bank but now that I have been playing with these shoes for past 6 months, I would give them like a 6.5/7 out of 10."
"I bought some asic pickleball shoes and my knees hurt for a week"
#7
Nike
4.0
(8)
"I have Nike shoes made for pickleball and I personally love them! They hug my foot"
"I am on my second pair of Nike Metcon 9 and really like them. They are flatter and have been great court shoes"
"I play with Nike Zoom Vapor Pro 2 and they’re the only Nike court shoes that are worth it. Goodbye box, plenty of reinforcement and comfortable."
"They are really cheap and look better than most pickleball or tennis shoes."
"I really like the aesic solution speed 3 and the Nike vapour pro 2. I like the solution speed 3s just a little more but it’s close."
"A lot of people wear Nike, ASICS and Adidas but there are plenty of brands available. You want something comfortable that is durable for the types of short movements pickleball requires."
"Eventually I just gave up getting tennis shoes and went with Nike Metcons. Not ideal court shoe but they are supportive and work surprisingly well on the court"
"The Nike ones are super narrow."
#8
Selkirk
4.0
(7)
"I switched from the Mach 3s to the new selkirks. Best shoe I’ve worn for pickleball. Highly recommend"
"I’m a pb enthusiast and the only thing my wife could get me - outside of stuff I consistent use like Selkirk *edit. Frabnklin X40 balls - is an entry to an Engage pickleball camp."
"I like my Selkirk bag."
"I'm a Selkirk guy. I really like their edgeless paddles."
"The new Selkirk Court Strike Pro has a wide toe box and comfortable upper"
"Selkirk Pro Line Team Bag Backpack"
"He’s currently wearing Selkirk CourtStrike’s because he’s paid to. Those shows have no durability though."
#9
Head
4.5
(6)
"I rotate between two HEAD Revolt Evo 2.0s. Fits comfortably, no foot pain or soreness after long days."
"Head revolt 4.5 are by far my favorite."
"Have been the best for me long term."
"I'm a fan of the Head Revolt Pros, which have that warranty."
"Head or Montis!"
"They’re comfortable and stable."
#10
Pickleball
5.0
(5)
"Pickleball 100%."
"Orthopedic surgeons recommend pickleball 😉"
"I absolutely agree. I took it up in middle age and have never looked back. It’s a fantastic social sport."
"I’d rather play pickleball over golf."
"The barriers to entry for pickleball are much lower."
#11
Pickleball Paddle
4.4
(5)
"This is a new pickleball paddle and it's highly sought after at the moment."
"It’s getting good feedback so far and I believe sold out already."
"One of the lightest paddles on the market for a 14mm."
"I would argue there are more reasonable paddles with great value at the moment."
"Don’t get an expensive paddle. Just get one that isn’t wood."
#12
Montis
4.8
(4)
"Big big fan of the montis pickleball shoes. They are very durable and last a good amount of time."
"Give Montis Pickleball a try - I came from tennis and was used to wearing tennis shoes, but the Montis really fit my foot profile well."
"Montis Pickleball shoes are by far the best for me."
"Montis! They run a little small and fit snug, have great support and great durability."
#13
Joola
4.5
(4)
"Joola Agassi Edge will be the best paddle at its price point this year for sure."
"Joola Agassi Edge will be the best paddle at its price point this year for sure."
"They have the new Joola paddles. I'm really liking the Agassi shape."
"You can get the Joola IVs from Amazon."
#14
Asics
4.5
(4)
"Asics Gel Revolution 9 have been clutch."
"I really like the aesic solution speed 3 and the Nike vapour pro 2. I like the solution speed 3s just a little more."
"I really like the maneuverability they give me."
"Make sure you get the wide fit."
#15
Wilson
4.5
(4)
"Wilson rush pro. Usually get them on sale for 80-90. Wide toe box. Super comfy."
"Great performance and looks."
"Wilson Rush Ace Pro. 6-month tread warranty."
"Go try on some ubersonic 4.1's - I could list 10 reasons, but try them on."
#16
Friday Paddles
5.0
(3)
"I would recommend the Friday Paddles instead. Legitimately good paddles for beginning players with great designs."
"I second the Friday paddle. Better design than both of these and better paddle all around. Great for beginners."
"Just get a Friday paddle and don't waste your money."
#17
Mizuno
5.0
(3)
"Mizuno Wave enforce tour. I've tried asics speed solution ffs, Asics court FF3s, several adidas barricades, new balance 996v5, and Mizuno Wave was the only one that didn't hurt my feet."
"The best shoes ive tried yet."
"Have been the best so far."
#18
Poach
4.0
(3)
"Poach is a good brand. Met owner at Mesa (Phoenix, AZ) and tried out some of their paddles there. The paddles were great and they seemed to be doing it right."
"Serious answer is Poach and Combat."
"My favorite Canadian paddle is Poach https://poach.net/ (15% off with code: EN15)"
#19
PIKKL
4.0
(3)
"PIKKL Hurricane pro is good, on sale for like 120. It’s my everyday and feels solidp"
"The PICKLN has moderate pop/power with a plush surface. Probably better suited for intermediate players"
"Oh, right now you can get the PICKLN Alecto Blue for $64 on Amazon. A gen 2, Kevlar surfa"
#20
Diadem
5.0
(2)
"Diadem Court Burst. Really comfy, light and no issues with feet pain after hours of play."
"The best ball I have played with."
#21
Lacoste
4.5
(2)
"The Lacoste AG-LT23 shoes are amazing. They are lasting very long for me and feel incredible"
"Paired with thrill socks I have not had a whisper of foot pain since."
#22
ADV
4.0
(2)
"Adv pro pickleball bag if money isn’t an issue. Had the Selkirk pro? Before and it was fine. But the quality of the Adv bag is amazing."
"ADV Pickleball Pro Bag"
#23
Six Zero
4.0
(2)
"I can fit more paddles and gear in my Six Zero performance back pack than I can my Carbon pro bag; which, is much bigger in size."
"I like the Six Zero performance backpack from. Spacious, lots of pockets for stuff. Comes with a separate drawstring bag for shoes, a separate insulated bag for snacks."
#24
11Six24
4.0
(2)
"Thanks, I love my 11Six24 Jelly Bean paddle"
"11Six24 Jelly Bean paddles should be on the list easy."
#25
CRBN
4.0
(2)
"I highly recommend checking out the CRBN backpack. Great value at a great price!"
"CRBN Backpack"
#26
Fitville
4.0
(2)
"Make sure you have some recovery slides at home and maybe some Fitvilles or Kurus for every day use. They help a lot."
"They make wide and extra wide shoes."
#27
Juciao
4.0
(2)
"I have only owned the Accurate-X (I paid $49 with coupons, currently $62 ) and the Spin 1 (paid $35 with coupons - they are running $42 now with coupons)."
"I have only owned the Accurate-X (I paid $49 with coupons, currently $62 ) and the Spin 1 (paid $35 with coupons - they are running $42 now with coupons)."
#28
Volair
4.0
(2)
"Volair Mach 2 Forza, but you probably don't need to spend that much as a beginner."
"Volair makes a pink paddle. Pickleball apes makes a nice lavender. But the friday paddle takes the cake in performance for price."
#29
XSPAK
3.5
(2)
"My favorite beginner paddle: XS XSPAK, currently $69 on Amazon but it is frequently a bit cheaper."
"It is an extremely soft paddle, the pop level is nearly comatose. But I personally think that is what many beginners should using to develop soft game skills."
#30
FitVille
3.5
(2)
"FitVille shoe is also half the price and more comfortable."
"I had to switch to a shoe with a more forgiving and stable toebox (FitVille Amadeus V3)."
#31
LeBron
5.0
(1)
"The best for me."
#32
Franklin
5.0
(1)
"Play really nice."
#33
Diadora
5.0
(1)
"They are highly supportive especially in your mid sole."
#34
Road to Pro
5.0
(1)
"Road to pro socks are the best for pickleball and a great gift."
#35
Hoka
5.0
(1)
"Have not had any issues since."
#36
Fila
5.0
(1)
"Go directly to the Fila web site and buy the highest quality shoe that’s marked down…. They last, and feet feel so much better than others I have tried."
#37
Pikkl
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love my Pikkl paddle. Good enough for Gabe Tardio."
#38
Spartus Apollo
5.0
(1)
"Spartus Apollo is currently having a sale, two paddles for $170. At $85 each, that’s probably one of the best paddles out there."
#39
On
4.0
(1)
"My wife and I are both happy with our ON The Roger Clubhouse Pro"
#40
Vatic Pro
4.0
(1)
"Vatic Pro had a limited pink Space Cat Prism Flash paddle. Really cute."
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