Buyer guide
Control-first paddles, ranked by editor sessions. What earned the spot — and who each one is actually for.
Selkirk · Gen-2 · $250
Our top control paddle for the second straight season. The plush face flattens out incoming pace without sacrificing the touch needed for delicate resets. The Invikta shape gives elongated reach without the swing weight of a true power paddle.
How this list is made
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