The TOP 5 All-Court Paddles of 2024

[@stspickleball]

Thanks for the support as always everyone! The comments on my videos are always good vibes. Also… yes I’m aware I kept saying J2KTi instead of J2Ti for #2 😂 it pains me but it was late and I was a bit tired. Feel free to make fun of me in the comments for being a doofus. I hope you like the video!

[@ryrysinger]

I do the same! I cannot not say J2 Ti lol. It just rolls off the tongue as “J2K Ti” lmaoooo

[@Simpletonwithadog]

Played with almost all of these and Spartus olympus seems to be my favorite. The extra power you get while sacrificing almost nothing and quick hand speed while still having a full feeling paddle (bc of the foam) makes it such a unique 14mm

[@zeruth467]

Quick in the hands if you get a light one lol

[@stspickleball]

I agree! That extra power makes it such a fun paddle, but I’m still on the fence about it! I keep going back to it and messing with it and then I find myself wanting to grab my J2K / J2Ti. I think it’s mainly just a sweet spot issue and when I do my reviews it’s often stock. Probably should add some lead to the Spartus and see how I like it then. I just feel like the power is there, but it’s not enough to fully differentiate it. And then the sweet spot and the spin aren’t like ultra top tier so I’m just sort of on the fence! Going to break it in more and add lead and see where I’m at with it.

[@Simpletonwithadog]

@@stspickleball 3 inches of lead from 7-9ish and 3-5ish takes the power up a notch and increases the sweet spot. This is when the paddle unlocks and becomes an absolute monster IMO

[@dis_mfer]

Apes Pulse all day. Once you get through the break in period, this is by far the best all around paddle. -Joola Gen 3s power and pop -J2K control and forgiveness -Mach 2 Forza spin I've tried them all the Pulse series truly has no weakness

[@stspickleball]

100% agree! Great comment, you definitely know your stuff 😎😎

[@kamanhalim]

Which Pulse?

[@dis_mfer]

@ S

[@justanothernicedude]

@@dis_mferlove to hear this, just got my Pulse S today. How long was your break in?

[@dis_mfer]

@ about a week for me or 5 play sessions In the beginning it feels pretty meh, but once it’s breaks in, it’s truly becomes a beast. I have the Perseus Gen 3s and it rivals the power and pop, but the control of a double black diamond

[@spkays]

Great video. Love the price point on most of these paddles. Bought a Spartus after your video and can’t put it down.

[@edgar2094]

Thanks you very much for always supporting us in making the best paddle selection for our playing style. But I would like to know if at some point you can do a review of the new Ripples paddles from Rombus,

[@stspickleball]

You’re very welcome! And I will indeed, but only once I know a release date. There’s a lot going on right now in the paddle world with power and measurements etc. so I just want to make sure everything is set before I solidify a review 😊

[@austintse]

Another great review definitely have my interest sparked with all court control paddles. Keep up the great work.

[@stspickleball]

Thanks so much! I appreciate your support 😊

[@munchymunch8698]

Always a pleasure watching your videos, I currently own the J2ti and enjoying it. I wanted a mach 2 forza, would you recommend the new CTRL2 over the original? Thanks

[@lescobar55]

I want to know the answer to this as well!

[@munchymunch8698]

@@lescobar55 he recommended I get the original and save my money on another video comment. I have a pre order promo code for the CTRL but might wait for some more reviews and Black Friday

[@stspickleball]

Here is the objective answer. If you want a touch more pop then I’d grab the CTRL 2. It feels a bit less plush and a bit more poppy off the face. Spin is still great and I like the blue color quite a bit. So if you know you’d like a Mach 2 Forza (because you’re looking for a more control oriented paddle with high spin) and you know you personally want a touch more pop than the original THEN I’d grab the CTRL 2, otherwise just get the original cause it’s great and a bit cheaper and overall more control oriented 😊

[@Shizzel2112]

J2Ti feels much more softer to me after break in. My mixed partner loves it and I play and love the J2K.

[@stspickleball]

Yep! It’s definitely softer after break in!

[@cardinals5516]

Great list! I'm really interested in the Pulse V but need more information about how it plays after it breaks in before I commit to a paddle at that price.

[@stspickleball]

Fair enough! I’ll keep you posted I’m doing a ton of work on the break in right now.. so far so good though.

[@DianSusiana98]

Thanks for your video. The paddles I use most now are Hudef Mage Pro GEN2 and J2K.

[@stspickleball]

You’re welcome! Love both of those paddles very much.

[@dkipu266]

The Pickleball Apes Pulse series may be closer to a power paddle after all..or something on the power side of control paddles...we'll see. Two reviewers that played one paddle for a while found that they heated up after a few weeks of play. I have one shipping my way and look forward to giving it a go.

[@stspickleball]

They do indeed. Not a ton but they do. I have a full dedicated review on them now!

[@HowieB-isMe3885]

I just got one played with it for a day and love it. If it picks up a little bit more power I’m fine with it. It’s so easy to control.

[@dkipu266]

@ I picked up the Pulse S, and liked almost everything about it, but the swing weight feels quite high as it does not seem not well balanced. I use a Shogun with a couple of lead weights added, but it feels much lighter to swing than the S. A few of us tested it and felt the same way. I do love the power, pop and control, but it would need modification to not kill my rotator cuff over time(I already have some issues there).

[@HowieB-isMe3885]

@ I’ve been using a Volare, Mach, two Forza and the swing weight of the pulse V is very comparable. I don’t know why you picked up the S if you have elbow issues, you should be using a wide body, not a hybrid or an elongated.

[@dkipu266]

@ the V was sold out. I may give the V a try now.

[@ernest4483]

Another great content and top five Steven, will you have a full review of the Pulse series

[@stspickleball]

Absolutely! That's coming up soon. Thanks for the love!

[@ametis38]

How do u compare apes pulse V with MAC? Power, pops, control, especially for drops and reset… Thanks for the great reviews man

[@stspickleball]

Pulse V has more power and a massive sweet spot. Relative spin and relative pop I’d say 😊

[@86309]

I know, there is always more, but the Chorus Shapeshifter has to be in the top 5!

[@stspickleball]

Chorus Shapeshifter is a solid paddle!

[@tbrophwg]

@@stspickleball I have the J2K and the Shapeshifter. Both are great, but I go straight to the Shapeshifter as my go to paddle. Especially after break in when you can get into the fiberglass layer under the 18k carbon weave. My soft game is also more consistent with the Shapeshifter. I really want to try a Pulse S and V, but I'm not sure I will really see much improvement in my game by making a change for the sake of making a change and that's coming from an admitted Paddleholic.

[@CaseyLamers]

Thanks for the review!

[@stspickleball]

You're very welcome thank you for the comment!

[@modified93tc]

Can you please recommend a All court that's tennis elbow friendly? Maybe has anti vibration handle or something. Thank you

[@stspickleball]

Honestly the J2Ti is extremely tennis elbow friendly. It has such a plush feel off of the face and has edge foam around the perimeter into the handle of the paddle so it dampens vibration quite well. The “titanium” or polyester weave on the face also gives it a dampened plush feel that works very well for someone with tennis elbow.

[@stspickleball]

And not only that but it’s a truly top tier paddle right now.

[@modified93tc]

Thank you! Just ordered using code ​@@stspickleball

[@stspickleball]

You’re going to love it!!

[@kauisurfer13]

Howdy sts, what do you think of honululu j7? I tried j2k previously but prefer elongated shape

[@stspickleball]

Howdy! Love the J7! I prefer the J7K personally but I was hitting with the J7K and the J7Ti just the other day on my Titan and man they feel good. Really nice sweet spot and above average power for sure.

[@lucydoyle9010]

have you tried any of the bread and butter paddles:?

[@stspickleball]

I have yes! Most of them 😊

[@bsu88]

Thanks for the video. Random question, what paddle do you prefer Pulse Apes vs Volair Cntrl?

[@stspickleball]

@@bsu88 been analyzing that myself lately I need a little more time to figure this out

[@indkeith]

@@stspickleball Must be a tough choice. I currently have Mach 2 Forza, but considering sampling out the Ctrl and Apes V. I like the resetting/control of Forza, but would like to experiment with a little more pop/power. Maybe I'll check out the Ctrl 2 first. Is the Ctrl noticeably faster in the hands than Apes V?

[@stspickleball]

About the same I’d say, maybe a touch faster. If I had to choose between the two I am currently leaning towards the Apes Pulse over the CTRL 2.

[@kimleith1378]

Thanks for the short and to the point reviews. I just stubled across the GBS (Gentle Booms) aluminum & carbon fiber. Small upstart company which will possibly disappear when Big Pickle makes it too expensive to submit and compete with the BIG BOYS.

[@stspickleball]

Yeah it's a real shame when small companies get eaten up by the bigger companies. It makes the market less diverse. But we shall see what happens over time.

[@jetjaguar5198]

How is Honolulu customer support? I’ve heard its sub par from others but wanted to confirm with this channel’s peeps

[@stspickleball]

@@jetjaguar5198 I’ve heard good things overall 😊 and if you ever need anything leave a comment and I can try and get ahold of the owner for you!

[@MrLouisjB]

How about the Spartus? You did a rave review of it earlier this year.

[@stspickleball]

@@MrLouisjB I honestly just think if it’s not a value paddle specific review it’s “at any cost” and I think the Pickleball Apes Pulse V is just a better more premium paddle overall. More expensive too but just better.

[@pramoddheram8317]

why not the new volair kevlar paddles ?

[@stspickleball]

@@pramoddheram8317 they are solid! Stay tuned for a review on them

[@bryan3094]

How would you compare the J2Ti or Pulse to the Kevlar paddle that started it all the Ruby? Love the Ruby but time to replace.

[@stspickleball]

Great question. The J2Ti has a more plush nature than the Ruby. It has more grit too so it really grabs the ball. I think the overall durability and construction of the J2Ti is also better than the Ruby and it comes in at a much better price too which is nice! The pulse is solid for sure, they have a bigger sweet spot than the Ruby, and feel well constructed. There’s a lot of tech that went into them, but I still would give the edge to the J2K / J2Ti overall 😊

[@HowieB-isMe3885]

The J2TI is also a lighter swing weight paddle. Just got it from my wife and it’s very greedy and she had no trouble doing. Resets blocks drops drives with it at all.

[@pnvsatya]

J2K Vs. Volair please

[@stspickleball]

@@pnvsatya well do you need control specifically? Something ultra plush and soft? Then go Mach 2 Forza. Otherwise if you want solid power and pop along with good control grab the J2K 😊

[@loveleshchawla4406]

Surprised that monarch all court did not make the list. Thoughts ?

[@stspickleball]

Solid paddle for sure! Just not quite as top tier as these. Great option though!

[@guittadabe5214]

You have a super nice radio voice. Very jealous!

[@stspickleball]

Thank you!! I appreciate that haha

[@BH-qd4yb]

Great review & list, Steven! Where would you add weights on the J2Ti? (J2KTi) 😂

[@stspickleball]

I know I totally goofed on that one 😂 it was late and I was tired and I kept saying it. Pains me to watch it back now 😂 I honestly wonder if I should take it down and update it properly lol

[@stspickleball]

My favorite spot is 5” of 1g/in lead tape starting 1” out from the grip and going up the sides of the paddle on either side 😊

[@paulrecio9352]

Surprised 11six24 monarch didnt make it

[@stspickleball]

Top 5 means no price limit, and the Pulse V is generally a better paddle.

[@arrowhead1484]

OVERALL IS THE PULSE V BETTER THAN J2K? TIA:)

[@stspickleball]

It really depends on what you’re looking for personally. No paddle is really “better” than another these days. Some objectively are of course but anything in this price range is all about what you’re looking for specifically. Pulse V is a wide body so a larger sweet spot and a bit more pop off the face. J2K is a hybrid shape with a bit less pop, a touch more reach, and is cheaper with relative performance. I’d just snag the J2K personally I love it.

[@johnmichaelmorton4213]

Olympus? Or you saving that for top 5 power

[@stspickleball]

@@johnmichaelmorton4213 still testing the Olympus I wasn’t originally a huge fan but I’ve been trying it more again recently so we shall see

[@dinkinganddriving]

Surprised the Ronbus ripple R1 didn't make the list.

[@stspickleball]

Both of the ripples are 1000% power paddles. Not all court 😊

[@dinkinganddriving]

@@stspickleball Well I guess that is why they didn't make this list then lol 😅

[@stspickleball]

Hahaha indeed! 😊🙏

[@TotshotAirsoft]

J2kti 😅

[@stspickleball]

It pains me every time to hear myself say that. I was so keyed in to what I was saying I didn’t even realize I kept adding that freaking “k” 😂😂 oops

[@TotshotAirsoft]

@@stspickleball yea it was a bit painful, I won’t lie 😅

[@stspickleball]

😂

[@MrJgoodwin7]

J2KTi? 🤣

[@stspickleball]

@@MrJgoodwin7 I was watching it back and realized I was saying that. 😂 what a doofus.

[@srcoffee]

Honolulu Pickleball thinks it's cool to embed a religious message in the very surface of the paddle. Kind of ruins it for some of us.

[@atua3603]

Womp womp

[@mr.mr.3301]

Yep. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life".

[@ImAHusband809]

lol what a baby

[@huddy2191]

I like they aren't ashamed of what they stand for and i bought a J2k mainly because of that...

[@mr.mr.3301]

@@huddy2191 I feel the same way . Especially this day and time.