Ready to upgrade your game by adding a Cute Paddle to your collection?
Perfect !
So today I’m going to share 5 best cute and aesthetic Pickleball Paddles in [2024 Reviews]
When looking for a Pickleball Paddle with an aesthetic and cute appearance, it’s also important to choose the one that has a Better Grip, perfect weight, has Precise Control, Long term durability and so on…
I’m a Sports enthusiast & playing Pickleball for years.
To make things easier for you…
I spent a whole week Researching and Testing dozens of Pickleball Paddle and picked the best ones among them.
Let’s get started…
Our Top Picks
Here are my best paddle recommendations for 2024
1. Best Overall: Tangerine Newport, R.I.
Pros
- Super Lightweight
- 12 unique design and graphics
- Solid Grip
Cons
- Protective case sold separately
- Shipping takes longer
Key Specs:
Surface Materials: Fiberglass
Weight: 7.6 ounces
Shape: Elongated face
Power: 4/5
Spin: 4/5
Our Overall Rating: 4/5
Who It’s For
Best for Beginners who love to play for fun and show some Personality on the field.
Why We Love It
Tangerine Paddles are the most stylish, fun pattern and uniquely designed. It will make you stand out on the court every time.
We couldn’t find so many cute designs and color options in any other Paddle.
It has 12 different designs and pattern options.
But the best part is,
The Paddle is very functional too. It is super Lightweight, so easily maneuverable, and good for quick Volley exchange. Also, it has a Solid Grip, nice control, and good spin as well. Everyone who plays with it, said great things about its grip.
Tangerine is also featured in VOGUE, The New York Times.
Potential Flaws
- The Power is not in the high range. So if you are a Super Aggressive player, you have to hit hard with the paddle. But well enough for beginners to Play for fun.
The Bottom Line
A perfectly Balanced paddle with power, control, and Aesthetics overall. If you are looking for a paddle that elevates your Style and makes you Stand out on the court, Tangerine is the Best Paddle for you to pick.
- Pricing: $$ [ Under 100$ ]
- Skill Level: Beginners to Intermediate
- My Favourite Feature: Aesthetics, Grip
Highly recommended…
What the Players say
The first day I started using these paddles, I was told by a stranger that your paddles are cute. We honeymooned in Hawaii, so the Hawaiian series made the paddle more meaningful. The color…Read more
2. Most Stylish: Recess Lemonade Pickleball Paddle
Pros
- Bright, Clean and Artistic design
- Grip: comfortable, sweatproof
- Pretty good control
Cons
- Smaller sweetspot
- Not for aggressive player
Key Specs:
Surface Materials: Fiberglass Surface, honeycomb core
Weight: 7.5-8 ounces
Shape: Elongated face
Power: 3/5
Spin: 3/5
Our Overall Rating: 4/5
Who It’s For
Best for Recreational player and new intermediate player who is working on the basics like Dinking, resetting also wants to look cute on the court.
Why We Love It
We would describe Recess paddle as bright, clean, young and eye catching with an Artistic touch to it. Recess paddle can be a great conversational starter for you.
In fact, it is made for design focused community cause most of the paddles on the market are boring looking.
Some features we love other than looks:
- The paddle has some great Control
- You will love the Retro Brown leather Grip, also Sweatproof.
- 30-day money back guarantee: So you can give it a try with no risk
- A free canvas cover
- A female owned company
- You can order Custom paddle too [4 paddles minimum order]
Recess is also featured in Forbes, Axios, Newsweek etc.
Potential Flaws
- Some players were disappointed with print longevity
Player saying “ I couldn’t be happier upgrading my paddle but the pattern and the color does come off pretty quick, after 2 weeks I can clearly see pieces of the paint/pattern. But with that I still love it and it’s an upgrade “ - Also not all recess paddles are USA Approved. So if you play tournament & competitive match you should check the approved list before buying.
The Bottom Line:
Recess is a trusted brand in the pickleball community. With 26 fun pattern options, artistic and classy looks Recess pickleball paddle is a great value for money. It has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Newsweek also. So if you’re a recreational player playing for fun [ but not super aggressive] Recess could be your best choice.
- Pricing: $$ [ Under 100$ ]
- Skill Level: Beginners to Intermediate
- My Favourite Feature: Looks, Control
Recommended to give recess a try…
Sample Buyer Review:
Recess went above and beyond! LOVE the colorful design – stands out from the rest. We will be recommending these to all of our friends…Read more.
3. Most Affordable: Niupipo Martins Beach Sunset Paddle
Pros
- USA Pickleball Approved
- Large sweetspot
- Powerful yet Controlled swing
Cons
- Bag quality is not that good
- Core thickness is less than Specs
Key Specs:
Surface Materials: Fiberglass Surface, honeycomb core
Weight: 7.5-7.8 ounces
Shape: Standard
Power: 4/5
Spin: 3/5
Our Overall Rating: 4/5
Who It’s For
Niupipo Paddles are best for someone who is new to the pickleball game. It could be a perfect starter pack. Or if you are using a wooden paddle, it could be a great upgrade for you.
Why We Love It
At first seeing, I fell in love with the paddle immediately. With a pink and navy blue background, it has an ‘abstract art’ look to it. Niupipo has many cute designs, but my personal favorite is the navy blue, brown, and pink one.
Some features we love other than Appearance:
- Great Power and control, good for close play at the kitchen.
- Lightweight and has a large sweet spot
- The grip ensures a comfortable hold
- 30 days money back guarantee
- Customer service is great
- Paddle arrives quickly
Niupipo has also been featured on Women’sHealth, and Times websites. Paddles are also used by PROs like Ignacio De Elia and Jack Foster.
Potential Flaws
- Core thickness of the paddle is less than the Specs.
- Some Reviewer’s saying ‘they didn’t get the grip tape with the package.
- Not for Hard hitters.
The Bottom Line:
Niupipo has a great collection of paddles with sleek and modern design. Here in paddles, you get good Spin, easy maneuverability and Power but at a very reasonable price. if you are a beginner and planning to start playing pickleball but don’t want to break the bank, give niupipo a try.
- Pricing: $$ [ Around 50$ ]
- Skill Level: For Beginners
- My Favourite Feature: Appearance, power
Highly recommended…
Sample Buyer Review:
We were pleasantly surprised with the construction of the paddles and case. The balls are nice quality as well. Great starter set, we’ve been using it in our driveway and a couple of times on the full-sized court. So far they work great, and the price is just amazing for what you get. Highly recommend this set for anyone starting out or anyone wanting a set to let friends…Read more
4. Most Popular: Onix Graphite Z5 Pickleball Paddle
Pros
- Excellent Control
- 1 year warranty
- USA pickleball approved
Cons
- Short handle
- Small sweetspot
Key Specs:
Surface Materials: Graphite Face
Weight: 7.5-8.2 ounces
Shape: Wide body
Power: 3/5
Spin: 4/5
Our Overall Rating: 4/5
Who It’s For
Best for Beginners to Intermediate player. If you are just getting into pickleball or want to upgrade to a nicer paddle, but don’t want to spend crazy money this will be a nice choice for you.
Why We Love It
Onix Z5 is the flagship paddle in the Onix lineup. From all of the paddles reviewed here, this is the least aesthetic or cute one. But it is the most popular one. Still, it has 13 different color options to choose from pink, purple, yellow, green, and more. My personal favorite is the Mod Pink and Purple one.
Some other features we like,
- It has outstanding touch and ball Control.
- It has a tennis-style grip, so people who play tennis might like it
- Longevity is great. Some reviewers used it for years and still in good condition.
- 4.6-Star rating and (5000+) Amazon reviews.
- Pretty good Pop and spin.
Onix Z5 is also been featured on Forbes, Prevention, and Money websites. Pro players also use Onix often.
[ See Full Review of Onix Z5 ]
Potential Flaws
- An issue with this paddle is Grip. many players are not happy with the grip
- Also some players didn’t like the short handle.
- It creates a loud sound when you play with it.
The Bottom Line:
ONIX Z5 is one of the best paddles in this price range in terms of performance. You can choose from 13 different color options. This paddle has excellent control, long-lasting, and has a good amount of spin too. If you currently have a cheap paddle and you buy this, you will feel the difference immediately.
- Pricing: $$ [ under 100$ ]
- Skill Level: Beginners to Intermediate
- My Favourite Feature: Control, Longevity
Highly recommended…
Sample Buyer Review:
I am so happy with this paddle that it drove me to write my first review, ever. Some players will find the right paddle for themselves with their very first purchase. Many others, like me, are not so fortunate. In my case, it was paddle no. 5 that did the trick. I tried paddles from Gamma, Head and Selkirk. All were good paddles but just not right for me. As I found out, finding the paddle that is best for you can be very challenging. The paddle I love may very well not be to your liking at all. However, it was the Onix Z5 Mod that turned out to be the one for me. The information provided by the manufacturer states these paddles can weigh anywhere between 7.5 – 8.2 ounces. Mine came in at 7.5. I liked that the light weight would help with control and… Read more
5. Best for Value: Brooklyn Pickleball Co Paddle
Pros
- Non slip Grip
- Carbon fiber face
- Powerful yet Controlled swing
Cons
- Not USA Pickleball approved
- Not for Competition
Key Specs:
Surface Materials: Carbon fiber Face
Weight: 7.4 ounces
Shape: Standard
Power: 4/5
Spin: 3.5/5
Our Overall Rating: 4/5
Who It’s For
This is a great paddle for beginners who are willing to pay some extra bucks for a great aesthetics. Still it is much more affordable
Why We Love It
Brooklyn is a paddle with a sleek design, and carbon fiber face like some high-end paddles, but also at a very reasonable price. It has 7 different color variations with unique patterns on it. My personal favorite is the pink one. Gradient pink is also unique too.
Some other features we like,
- Decent sweet spot with nice ‘pop’
- Lightweight, compact & easily maneuverable
- Carbon fiber face
- Good customer service
- Non slip cushion Grip
Potential Flaws
- Not for aggressive players. Also not for competition cause it is not USA Pickleball Approved paddle
- Virtually no surface on the face. Some players say ‘no texture on the surface’
The Bottom Line:
To be honest, Brooklyn is a solid beginner paddle in this price range. It will give you a cool vintage vibe, and surely receive compliments on the court. In my opinion, this paddle is a great value for money.
- Pricing: $$ [ under 50$ ]
- Skill Level: Beginners
- My Favourite Feature: Power and Design
Highly recommended…
Sample Buyer Review:
This paddle exceeded my expectations. I was looking for an upgrade without the crazy price tag; ordered this paddle based on the reviews and price point. Wow! exceeded my expectation for value and performance. I get a ton of compliments at my league and requests to try. Waiting on my 2nd paddle to arrive today…Read more