Pro Tour Gear, Reviewed for Regular Players

The Gear the Pros Play, Without the Guesswork

The pros test gear for a living; we track what actually earns a spot in their bags, then tell you which of it is worth your money.

Best Paddles of 2026 How We Pick Gear
Editor's Pick JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS pickleball paddle
★★★★★
4.7 / 5 - Best Overall Paddle

JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS

Ben Johns' current retail signature paddle: Carbon Friction Surface spin and a forgiving honeycomb core in one package.

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Pickleball

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How We Pick Gear

Every recommendation starts with what's actually being played on tour, then gets filtered for what makes sense for regular players and budgets. Ratings are our own editorial calls; nobody pays for a spot in a guide. Read more about our process.