This is my in-depth review of Niupipo MX-23 Fiberglass Pickleball Paddle.
After testing Niupipo (MX-23) for months, finally I am ready to give my verdict about this paddle. I also included other players’ feedback on this paddle. (Later on this post)
So If you want to know…
- How actually the paddle performs
- How it compares to similar paddles
- The Pros & Cons
- Where to find the best deals
Then you are in the right place.
Let’s dive right in…
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In A Hurry? Here’s The Verdict
✅ Skill level Beginners to Intermediate
💰 Pricing Around $$$ range (see the price)
😍 Pros Highly rated (2300+) on amazon, recommended by Pro players (Like Ignacio De Elia and Jack Foster.), large sweet spot, lightweight paddle. Great control, outstanding customer service and 30 day money back guarantee. Also, USA pickleball approved.
😩 Cons Bag quality is not good, paddle lacks spin
🏅 Verdict Great ‘value for money’ paddle. if you are a beginner and planning to start playing pickleball but don’t want to break the bank, give Niupipo a try. Highly Recommended…
OVERALL RATING (4.3/5)
In A Hurry? Here’s The Verdict
✅ Skill level :
Beginners to Intermediate
💰 Pricing :
Around $$$ range (see best price)
😍 Pros :
Highly rated (2300+) on amazon, recommended by Pro players (Like Ignacio De Elia and Jack Foster.), large sweet spot, lightweight paddle. Great control, outstanding customer service and 30 day money back guarantee. Also, USA pickleball approved.
😩 Cons :
Bag quality is not good, paddle lacks spin
🏅 Verdict :
Great ‘value for money’ paddle. if you are a beginner and planning to start playing pickleball but don’t want to break the bank, give Niupipo a try. Highly Recommended…
OVERALL RATING (4.3/5)
Niupipo (MX-23) specification
| Paddle Weight | 7.5-7.8 oz |
| Paddle Length | 15.5” |
| Paddle Width | 7.79″ |
| Handle Length | 5” |
| Grip Circumference | 4-1/2″ |
| Face Material | Fiberglass |
| Shape | Standard |
| Core Material | Polymer Honeycomb |
| Color | Lots different color options |
| Sweet Spot | Large |
Pros and Cons:
Pros
- USA Pickleball approved
- Large sweet spot
- Lots of color option to choose
- Powerful yet Controlled swing
- Light weight paddle
- Good quality grip
Cons
- Bag quality is not that good
- Core thickness is less than Specs
Performance of Niupipo (MX-23) Fiberglass:
Power: 8/10
Considering its price Niupipo MX-23 is a quite powerful paddle. Thanks to its
polypropylene honeycomb core and fiberglass surface, it can generate enough power.
If you are using a donated community paddle or any wooden paddle, you will be impressed
by how much better they perform. I am able to play hard drives and serves better than before.
It also works well with overhead smashes too. If you are an aggressive player
this is a great budget option.
Control: 7.5/10
Niupipo (mx-23) fiberglass has good control and a nice feel to it. Also quite aesthetic looking too. When I was testing this paddle,
I barely missed any shots. My dinks and drives hits quite accurately.
Great control paddle for dinking. It is also good for playing touch shots. It’s easier
to control because of its lightweight structure.
To keep things fair, I am not comparing niupipo with high-end paddles
like ‘Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power’ or ‘Vatic Pro Prism Flash’
cause there is a huge price gap. But compared to any budget paddle the control is excellent.
Forgiveness: 8.5/10
Forgiveness is the best attribute of the Niupipo mx-23 fiberglass paddle.
The paddle has a large sweet spot. My accuracy of the shots increased and my dinks and volleys improved while playing.
If you are a beginner, forgiveness is something you must look for in your paddle. It will increase your accuracy and confidence overall.
Spin: 7/10
Niupipo is not a paddle for spin. It has a decent spin profile. It can only generate 700-800 rpm approximately. When I tried topspin and backspin it didn’t land as I wanted.
The smooth texture of the fiberglass surface affects the spin of the paddle.
If you are an intermediate player and spin is something you are looking for then I would not recommend this to you.
Durability: 7.5/10
Yes, Niupipo fiberglass paddle is a long-lasting and durable paddle overall.
It comes with an edge guard to protect. I have been using it for months
and nothing happened to the paddle. Some players told me, they have been playing with it for years and the paddle is still in great shape.
But as it is a budget paddle, I don’t expect much in the case of durability. Cause after all you get what you paid for.
Weight: 8/10
Niupipo MX-23 is a lightweight paddle. The paddle feels well balanced and the weight
is properly distributed.
Lightweight gives easy maneuverability and you can swing faster.
While testing I played for a long time but didn’t feel any pain in my wrist like other heavyweight paddle.
So far I loved the weight of this paddle.
Grip: 8/10
The grip quality of this Niupipo paddle seems pretty good. It feels comfortable and premium in hand. The grip is also sweatproof. Playing it outdoors in 40°C summer, still didn’t slip of sweat.
Bottom Line ( Niupipo MX-23 Fiberglass Review )
Niupipo MX-23 is one of the most affordable performance paddles on the market. It has (2300+) reviews on Amazon for a reason.
If you are new to pickleball, Niupipo MX-23 might be the best budget paddle for you. It could be your perfect starter pack.
And if you are using a wooden paddle then it could be a great upgrade for you.
Highly Recommended…
OVERALL RATING (4.3/5)
Sample Buyer Review:
A reviewer from amazon said, They were pleasantly surprised by how well the paddles and case were constructed. They also found the balls to be of nice quality. It’s a great starter set that they’ve been using both in their driveway and occasionally on a full-sized court. So far, everything works great, and they feel the price is incredible for what you get. They highly recommend this set for beginners or anyone looking for a set to share with friends.…Read more