Chorus Shapeshifter Pickleball Paddle Review: One of the Best Hybrids of 2024

[@RTJ-PB]

Phenomenal paddle - think max control, great spin and power with just enough pop to toast people at the kitchen without giving up forgiveness or maneuverability - last batch was a smaller batch and sold out in 11 seconds - I was not quick enough but would love to get my hands on one

[@robi.legend]

I like the dynamic feel you talked about... soft hits when you need soft, hard hits when you need hard.

[@MrDave330i]

Very interesting paddle. SW is a little high for a hybrid, but the extra power can be useful. I'm really enjoying the 11Six24 Monarch Control atm.

[@DouglasDun-p5u]

I love the look of this paddle and I am always looking for a hybrid paddle with good spin and control. Would love to give it a try!

[@79car]

I think the shapeshifter is exactly what I've been lacking in my DBD. Been looking to upgrade and if the ShapeShifter provides more off center stability and a little more power and pop with the same feel, I'm all in. Fingers Crossed for the giveaway.

[@groot3371]

I enjoyed your review of the Chorus Shapeshifter. My favorite paddle is the BNB Shogun. Thank you.

[@John-cs1cj]

Thanks for the review! Looks like a great all around paddle with more pop and power than my old Ruby. Would love to try it! My current paddle is the Hurricane Pro 16mm.

[@mruniverse19]

As a music guy, really appreciate that chorus provides the frequency of their paddles. But also, it looks stellar, like that paddle just looks like it was designed to win.

[@RTJ-PB]

This paddle is great, I tried it once IRL but have not been able to get one yet - last batch sold out in about 11 seconds. Think max control, great spin and power with a perfect pop - would love to get my hands on one - thanks for the awesome reviews - keep up the good work!

[@cardinals5516]

Great review. I somehow overlooked this paddle. Now it's at the top of the list for my next paddle. Thanks!

[@Cwerdon]

Thanks for the chance to win. Favorite paddle might be the Shogun but Im currently trying the all court Monarch.

[@deanp.1814]

Wow. I've been loving the J2K and can't put it down. Excited about this giveaway opportunity. My favorite thing about the J2K is how I take overheads with it, so it's intriguing to hear that the Shapeshifter is better for overheads! Thanks for another awesome review!

[@GolfandPBnerd]

Thanks for the review. We need to support the smaller manufacturers.

[@Zeromeasure]

My favorite paddle is a local owned brand very small. The shapeshifter looks and plays amazing

[@cmaden]

Someone already mentioned this, but as a music lover, I do think it’s cool that they provide the note/frequency of the paddle. Interested in trying the Shapeshifter.

[@rogerfernandez4839]

Great review. I started out witht he double black diamond and have recently been all about the Hurache-X Control+ (CFC). I've been hearing about this one for a while from Jon Kew & Eddie. Hearing more on it now from you and others, really makes me feel like I might really like this paddle for my style of play. Very tempting, especially with the 2 new colorways!!!

[@any]

My current favorite is the j2k. I'd love to try this out. One of my favorite designs

[@ethanjenkins9746]

Love the versatility of this paddle and being relatively equal in it’s stats!

[@RichNewz]

Fantastic review of this. I've been eyeing this and your review definitely helped. I've been using the 6.0 Ruby 16mm and loving it. Love the hybrids.

[@smp315]

Tried a few different paddles in my short pickleball career 😂……so far the Thrive Azul is my favorite. Gives me the power I like without having an elongated shape. Coincidentally, I was considering the Shapeshifter when I got the Azul but it was out of stock at the time. Thanks for another great review 💪🏼

[@jcsplinter9]

Current favorite paddle is Vatic Prism Flash. Would love to give the Shapeshifter a try.

[@tylerhilgers8196]

Let’s go! Great review. This has been my dream paddle for a while. Thanks for doing the giveaway! Love the all-court premium material vibe this gives off with the added power and control.

[@PlCKLEBALL]

Thanks for the review. My favorite paddle is the M2F

[@pulsta]

I've only heard good things about this paddle...definitely want to try one out. Thanks for the review!

[@FourFourZero]

Current favorite paddle is the Ronbus R2 Pulsar FX, have been playing with it nonstop.

[@briles24]

Beautiful paddle with beautiful specs. i would also love this with an orange edge guard! Super stoked for this giveaway! Thanks

[@christaporco5932]

Favorite paddle right now is the Monarch All Court but still looking for that Hybrid shape that I can fall in love with

[@whaattheef2169]

Sounds like a great paddle, really wanna give this one a try! The overhead power sounds really intriguing.

[@davidtran2426]

Ive just been a really big fan of. Hybrid paddles lately, would love to try this one!

[@johntrotter9887]

I plan to order the ShapeShifter tomorrow! Love the review. I have Ruby and Volair M2F and like your comments that the ShapeShifter has more pop and power on over heads. Just what doctor ordered!!! Plan on going w Orange color.

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Great color choice too!

[@grantjew7261]

Love the review. The Shapeshifter looks very sharp with the 18k weave. My favorite paddle right now is the Engage Power Pursuit MX 6.0. Thinking of a hybrid paddle for my next iteration.

[@AndyMai1]

Just ordered a J2k based on your video rec, but I really want to try this shapreshifter with a more power all court paddle

[@sol1280]

Great review, as usual! Currently loving my 11SIX24 MAC16, but have been seeing really good stuff about the Shapeshifter, so very interested in trying it.

[@reedtucker4548]

Favorite paddle using now is the Ronbus Pulsar FX R1

[@elderberrylol]

Watched many good things about this one. Would love to add it to my bag! Currently using the Spartus Apollo

[@ColdDreaming]

Favorite is the black ace Wanting to use this shapeshifter hybrid!

[@thm4811]

I’ve been wanting to try a paddle with the 18k surface. Not many on the market with that surface. Favorite paddles currently are the Neonic Flow and Spartus Apollo.

[@rickdoerner7750]

I forgot to mention that my favorite paddle right now, is the 6.0 DBD, but was thinking about giving the Chorus Shapeshifter a try.

[@morganmiller3477]

Love the comparison to the DBD, def one of my favorite paddles! Would love to try one of these upgraded versions.

[@jeffreyvelez5727]

Would definitely like to get my hands on one of these….hybrid shape my favorite shape now…..great review appreciate the info 👍

[@HopWeiForever-ss4xw]

Desperately need this paddle! Favorite paddle now is my Aliexpress Spin 1.0

[@ajxyz3940]

my favorite paddle is volair mach1 forza - but this shapeshifter has me very curious!!!

[@MauricioRSFit]

My favorite paddles are the A11N C7 elongated paddle and the Arronax 18k paddles. Would love to try the Chorus Shapeshifter for the wider sweet spot, and agreed the orange does look pretty slick.

[@julianwhalen1024]

Favorite right now is the Gearbox Pro Power Integra/Fusion. Enjoy the power and pop, even if the control can at times be a bit lacking.

[@khoile114]

Sounds like a great all court paddle which is what I mainly play with. Also the design is beautiful

[@randyfrecker]

Looks like a jack of all trades. My current favorite paddle of the Muvn 16S.

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Love muvn 16S

[@laynethegoat]

it has a very unique combination of power,pop,and control that you dont see in too many paddles.

[@dst1119.]

I used to main the ruby but made the shift to elongated paddles. I would love to try the Shapeshifter and return to hybrid paddles again.

[@martyshearer1565]

Intriguing review - love the design and the shape. Been playing the Filth which has been a great paddle. May have to try the Shogun!

[@tylernguyen8511]

Softness comes out while dinking but pop is there for volleys is what I heard!

[@veggieeats1160]

Great review. The versatility of the shapeshifter sounds interesting. An upgraded dbd sounds good.

[@wingng5024]

Thanks for the review, heard so much about the Shapeshifter.

[@DanMai-e6i]

fav paddle is still the hurache control+ cfc 16mm

[@BAMBAMPASTOR]

Thanks for reviewing it. Interested to try it out.

[@BenjaminAndersonPickleball]

My favorite paddle right now is the Mark Kinetic. I also really like the Spartus Apollo. The shapeshifter is such a great looking paddle. Where did you get the 6-month warranty number? I thought it was a 90-day warranty.

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

I pulled it off the site I thought I’ll have to go double check

[@user-alec-green]

DBD has been my main for months but I’m excited to see how this type of carbon fiber plays in the soft game and if the layer of fiberglass can deliver some additional power and pop. If this can provide the control of the DBD with the power of the BD, then this is a home run.

[@Patisoutthere]

Orange is my fav color too! The paddle seems to be really good 😊. My fav paddle is the j2k pro

[@viha6702]

Great review, heard a lot of good things about this paddle. Definitely be in the purchase list.

[@GiantEcho]

I've used my friend's Paddletek and thought it was extremely fun to play with. It was a bit too difficult to control though. This Shapeshifter sounds like a dream paddle.

[@Mattyyyslice]

Feels like some of these smaller paddle companies are crushing it out there. Good looking paddle and great performance? Sign me up. Heard John Kew likes this one too! DBD is my go to!

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

For sure, love the looks and performance combo. Some companies forget we want some good looks too.

[@sojiromifune]

Great review. I'm interested in this paddle because I'm looking for a touch more power than I get with my J2K, which is my favorite paddle right now.

[@Readydrop]

Lots of paddle reviewers love this paddle! I'd like to try it out to see what the hype is all about. My favorite is the J2K!

[@twodubz2280]

I hear nothing but good things about this paddle. I thought it was interesting that you compared it to the double black diamond, which is one of my. Favorite paddles of all time. The J2K is my go to paddle also, but I have to put it away in hot weather (100 degrees) when everyone is using Franklin balls. I just got my Fat Boy, so I’ll be testing that one out this week. Thank you for doing another very helpful review!

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

I hear it 100 degrees with Franklin it might not matter what you use everything is slow motion

[@funfactory]

I have tried the shapeshifter. It plays really well as an all around paddle.

[@eddiezarate8246]

Looks good, can’t forget the Triple Black Diamond has a similar weave.

[@Cornbread8]

This paddle is clean! My current favorite is the double black diamond and this will be a good improvement

[@nathansalmon9840]

Looking forward to picking up my first real paddle

[@simplysimplemobiledetailin529]

Right now I’m playing the VolairMach1Forza 14mm weighted to 8.8oz

[@gao57009]

RIght now my favorite paddle is the Honolulu J2K. It's got the control and more than sufficient power and pop.

[@nathanmilsaps9843]

I've been using the Ronbus Pulsar FX R3 lately. But have been eyeballing the Shapeshifter for a while now.

[@gibs4962]

Favorite paddle at the moment is the ALW-12.7. ❤

[@megasquidd]

My favorite paddle is my Vatic Prism Flash

[@Newchiii]

This is one that has definitely been on the radar! Curious how it compares to the Hurache-X Control + as they seem to have similar layers. Been waiting for the orange as well!

[@barkkk191]

The weave on this looks super cool. Favorite paddle right now is the j2k

[@BasicFades]

I really dig the 3D effect.

[@Rated4Weight84]

Very nice. This one has got to he one of the better ones to win! Thanks for the chance and review. I like the hybrid shape and extra pop compared to DBD.

[@MrJCBishop]

Wow, just played a guy with it last night. FOMO is real. I need this. Lol Great review.

[@killagink7278]

Using the spartus apollo right now and I love it, but looking for a hybrid and this one sounds interesting

[@markwenstrom3778]

You nailed it on the review. I switched from the DBD to the Shapeshifter and agree it’s an upgraded DBD in all aspects. The stability and control is much better and the jarring feedback from off-center shots that the DBD has is eliminated with this paddle. And the put away power that the fiberglass layer provides makes overheads and hard vollies a real weapon. I plan to pick up a second shapeshifter for my wife on this next launch.

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Nice going to be out there styling with the matching shapeshifters!

[@markwenstrom3778]

@@AllDriveNoDropPickleball just placed the order using your discount code. Gonna be styling out there for sure!

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

@@markwenstrom3778 appreciate the support! One of the best styles for sure

[@yuck]

Paddle seems and looks awesome Currently rocking the Ruby

[@waynekurtz660]

Jacob, great review! I still haven't played with a hybrid. I'm still playing with the Apollo I used your code for and an Engage Pursuit Pro MX. They are completely different and i enjoy the Engage most but im winning more with the Apollo. I am looking at this shapeshifter and the J2k as maybe a middle ground?. This one wins for appearance and the J2k for price.

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Bro no hybrids at all? Let’s gooo jump on the 🚂 for one stop

[@WorkdaySounds]

Still using an old Crbn1 14mm. Would love an upgrade!

[@NoDink]

It's a great looking paddle. Sortof like diadems

[@DrLamChops]

Honolulu J2K is also my main paddle. Shapeshifter's added power in the overheads

[@RTJ-PB]

Favorite paddle right now

[@Pickleballonly]

Hurache control but looking for an upgrade!

[@D3p1xel8]

I never hit the DBD, but I know it's a very solid paddle from what I've heard, so if this Shapeshifter is better across the board, then how could you go wrong? I'm just gonna call my shot right now: I'm winning this giveaway💯🤝

[@PatrickJones-ck9xx]

Currently playing with the J2K. Love the way it feels.

[@Kodaiko]

Need more orange paddles, but I’m still sticking with my red Spartus Apollo for now.

[@SKe711]

My main is the J2K, but would love to try the shapeshifter!

[@frost6621]

Black sold out!! M2f is my paddle but this would be a good replacement

[@timothyngo933]

My favorite paddle at the moment is the j2k

[@Michael-sw7by]

I love hybrid paddles and currently main a J2K. I dont kniw that ill ever switch, but im interested to see what the added power feels like in a hybrid shape. I'm also intrigued by the 18K carbon fiber

[@ryan72371234]

Sounds like a good all around performer. DBD was my main until I switched to the wide bodies.

[@dillykimchi]

Right now i love the j2k but would love the shapeshifter

[@dreamhold]

Have the j2k now looking to try out this 3d paddle!

[@nonebrain]

Looks like a well balanced paddle! I'd like to replace my Joola 2 with this!!

[@dinryu]

Was using a DBD which is still very enjoyable so this paddle is of interest. John Kew did a review on it as well. Currently using and liking J2K and Sweet Spot Max

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

I heard he did a J2K review because of me

[@joem6010]

I'm back to my Volair Mach 1 Forza after the Joola Gen 3 delisting. I think the Shapeshifter could be an ideal next paddle for me. I'd be interested in your thoughts on how the Shapeshifter compares to the Mach 1 Forza. I'm currently playing with the Mach 1 Forza with quite a bit of lead on the sides, some on the throat, and a 1/2 oz lead plate in the butt cap.

[@Palace.Pickleball]

I've always heard good things about this and always been interested. Thanks for the review. I like the 3D design and extra put-away power you speak of. Do I get to choose the edge guard color if I win? That would be tight.

[@AllDriveNoDropPickleball]

Nope, all black for the giveaway