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I own around 50-60 pickleball paddles, and many of them are really cheap paddles, so I tested a bunch of different paddles and comprised this list of the best value pickleball paddles.
Most of these paddles can be found on Amazon as I believe Amazon has better cheap and value pickleball paddles over Target and Walmart.
1. Best Value Pickleball Paddle Under $50
If you have more money to spend, I would say that the Doctor surgical control pickleball paddle provides the best control cheap paddle for your money.
I competed the doctor pickleball paddle against my 2 other paddles that were the best value paddles at the time, and I was able to win with the doctor pickleball paddle against my opponent, while I lost the next 2 games with my other paddles.
Unfortunately, this paddle may be difficult to come by at the moment, so you may have to join the waitlist on the website.
Please note though this is a 20mm control paddle, so the paddle is slightly heavier and may be better for those who have medium to large hands.
That said, I 100% loved the paddle and am excited to see what comes next.
2. Runner Up Overall Value Paddle: YOURUN Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
I purchased 5 of these paddles because of just how great of value these paddles are. I honestly do not know how this brand makes money with a carbon fiber paddle under $20.
In addition, the paddle comes with a cover and a carbon fiber eraser.
The paddle also has grit that will allow you to spin and control the pickleball ball better than if the paddle does not have grip.
The unfortunate thing is that these paddles often SELL OUT on Amazon, so I added a couple of links to check if you are not able to get the paddle from the first link.
Let’s go over my all time favorite pickleball paddle that is sometimes under $10.
3. Best Cheap Pickleball Paddle Under $10: Pelard Pickleball Paddle
I bought the Pelard pickleball paddle for my kids, and it was a great paddle. The design color is fun, and often there’s a 50% discount on this paddle.
Picture source: Amazon
That means you get a carbon fiber paddle for around $5-7 with fast shipping. The paddle is fine, and I would still take this paddle over a wood paddle anyday.
I would still get the YOURUN Pickleball Paddle every time because the paddle has grit to control and spin the ball, and it comes with a cover and a carbon fiber erasor.
But, if you only have $5-7, this paddle is an excellent choice.
Conclusion
These cheap pickleball paddles provide some of the best value for your dollar.
What I’ve learned from playing pickleball is that you can get a great cheap, value pickleball paddle that can help your game.
Hopefully, you can find the best value pickleball paddle for you.