Glider 2026
LUZZ · Hybrid
- Power
- 7 out of 10
- Control
- 8 out of 10
- Spin
- 8 out of 10
- Sweet spot
- 8 out of 10
Franklin · $85
Franklin Signature Pro Series 16mm
A big friendly hitting surface with a very long handle.
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Our take
MaxGrit texture gives real spin for a fiberglass face, the sweet spot is generous, and the 5.6-inch handle fits two hands with room to spare.
- Best forDoubles players who value forgiveness and handle length over flash.
- The catchThe MaxGrit texture wears down with heavy play — the paddle slowly loses its main selling point.
Scores
Out of 10.
How it plays
- PowerSpicy
- 7 out of 10
- ControlGreat
- 7.5 out of 10
- SpinGreat
- 7.5 out of 10
- Sweet spotGreat
- 8 out of 10
For you
- Pop-up safetySpicy
- 6.5 out of 10
- Arm comfortGreat
- 7.5 out of 10
- Beginner-safeGreat
- 8 out of 10
- ValueCertified menace
- 8.5 out of 10
Scores synthesized from independent reviews and community consensus as of mid-2026. We keep refining them as real Noobs (including us) log court time.
Specs
- HybridThe middle ground
- 7.9–8.3 ozon the scales
- Swing weight 119the usual swing
- Twist weight 7.89big sweet spot
- 5.6" handleroom for two hands
- 16mm corethicker: softer and quieter
- Honeycomb coreThe usual build: crisp, and quieter when thick
- Fiberglass facemore power, a bit less spin
- $85typical price
- USA Pickleball approvedfine for tournaments
Swing and twist weight measured by Franklin (spec sheet).
Good for
- BeginnerNew, or under 6 months
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