Your next paddle should make sense for the way you play. Start with the shot you want to improve, then find the shape, grip and response that feel right for you.
Start with your game · Control or power? · Choose a shape · 14mm or 16mm? · Shop in the UAE
Think about your last few games. Are your soft shots sitting too high? Do you want more pace on drives? Does your current handle feel cramped on a two-handed backhand? A clear answer gives you a useful starting point.
New to the game? Focus on a comfortable grip and a paddle you can move confidently through a full session. Explore our beginner paddles to build your shortlist. If you already play regularly, use your current paddle as a reference: decide what you want to keep and what you want to change.
Control: keep touch and placement at the centre of your game. Start here if dinks, drops and resets are your priority. Explore our control paddles.
Power: look for a response that supports your drives and attacking shots. Think about how that extra rebound will fit your soft game, too. Explore our power paddles.
All-court: bring attack and touch together. Choose this starting point when you want one setup for varied points rather than focusing on a single strength. Explore our all-court paddles.
A longer profile gives you more reach. If you play a two-handed backhand, pay attention to handle length as well as overall length: both hands need room on the grip.
A hybrid sits between a long, narrow profile and a wider shape. For a practical comparison, the Loco 2 Hybrid has a shorter profile than the Loco 2 Elongated, which adds reach and handle length.
A wider face gives you more width to work with. Compare the dimensions alongside weight and balance; face width alone does not tell you how a paddle will move during quick exchanges.
Compare thickness within the same paddle family first. Changing the core, shape and face at the same time makes it harder to see what thickness contributes.
In the RPM Friction Pro V2 Ella Oh elongated range, 14mm gives you a firmer, faster response; 16mm brings more cushioning and stability. That is a comparison between these two paddles, not a rule for every 14mm and 16mm model.
Explore the 14mm versus 16mm comparison
Weight is more than a number on a scale. Balance changes how a paddle feels when you swing it, so two paddles with similar weights can move differently in your hand.
Compare grip circumference, handle length and overall dimensions before settling on your choice. Think about your backhand grip and how easily you change between forehand and backhand. A comfortable fit matters throughout a match.
Picky brings together specialist pickleball brands with delivery across the UAE. Explore Selkirk, RPM, Honolulu, LUZZ and more. We are also the authorized distributor for Kamito and Lunar.
Find delivery details in our shipping guide and learn how we handle warranty support. For help choosing, tell us your current paddle and what you want from your next one.
Choose two or three paddles that fit your priorities. Compare their shape, thickness, grip and construction side by side, then pick the one that best matches your game.