Franklin · $85
Franklin Signature Pro Series 16mm
A big friendly hitting surface with a very long handle.
Franklin · $85
A big friendly hitting surface with a very long handle.
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.
The tradeoff: The MaxGrit texture wears down with heavy play — the paddle slowly loses its main selling point.
Best for: Doubles players who value forgiveness and handle length over flash.
Power Help
Spicy · 7/10
Spin Gremlin Rating
Great · 7.5/10
Control Confidence
Great · 7.5/10
Sweet Spot Forgiveness
Great · 8/10
Pop-Up Danger
Spicy · 6.5/10
Kitchen Confidence
Spicy · 7/10
Noob Safety
Great · 8/10
Upgrade Potential
Solid · 5/10
Arm Friendliness
Great · 7.5/10
Budget Friendliness
Certified Menace · 8.5/10
Scores synthesized from independent reviews and community consensus as of mid-2026. We keep refining them as real Noobs (including us) log court time.
| Price | $85 |
|---|---|
| Shape | Hybrid (the balanced middle) |
| Core | 16mm — the thicker kind: softer feel, fewer balls flying long |
| Face | fiberglass |
| Weight | 8.1 oz |
| Handle | 5.6" — room for two hands |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
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