Designed for aggressive players who prioritise forceful shots and swift volleys, power paddles enhance shot potency.
The key features of POWER pickleball paddles:
The firmer, harder core leads to less dwell time on the paddle face for excellent smashes and drives.
What are the advantages of a thin core?
A thin core does not absorb the ball as much, decreasing the time the ball is on your paddle (the dwell time) and allowing you to generate more power.
Contradiction: Some “power” paddles have thicker 16 mm cores, which is offset by a stiffer core material to still deliver extra pop. Some paddles CAN have lighter weights, but stiffness of the material can offset the lighter weight.
A power pickleball paddle is designed for players who want extra pace, pop and shot speed. These paddles often use elongated shapes, responsive cores, carbon fibre faces and thinner profiles to help generate stronger drives, volleys and overheads.
Power paddles are ideal for aggressive players who like to attack the ball and finish points quickly. They are especially suited to players who hit with a fast swing, enjoy strong baseline drives, or want more force behind serves, smashes and put-away shots.
Look for features such as an elongated paddle shape, carbon fibre or composite hitting surface, a responsive honeycomb core and a thinner 13mm to 14mm profile for added pop. Leading brands such as Selkirk, JOOLA, HEAD, Franklin, Paddletek, CRBN and Diadem offer power-focused paddles built for speed, stability and attacking performance.