Main Points
- 2025 Paddle Awards cover value, control, all-court, power, most improved brand, flop of the year, and paddle of the year
- Awards are split by paddle shape: widebody, hybrid, and elongated
- Value category highlights strong sub-$120 paddles that rival premium performance
- Control category sees little innovation, with repeat winners from prior years
- All-court paddles show meaningful progress, especially in foam and feel
- Power paddles dominate 2025, driven by foam cores and larger sweet spots
- Luzz wins Most Improved Brand of the Year
- Ronbus Ripple V2 earns Flop of the Year
- Bread & Butter Loco wins both Widebody Power Paddle and Paddle of the Year
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Summary
This video delivers a full breakdown of the 2025 Pickleball Paddle Awards, summarizing the most impactful paddles of the year across every major category. The awards focus purely on performance, not hype, and reflect extensive on-court testing. Paddle shapes are evaluated separately, making it easier for players to identify options that fit their game style, whether they prefer widebody forgiveness, hybrid balance, or elongated reach.
In the value category, the video emphasizes how competitive affordable paddles have become. Brands like Ronbus, Vatic Pro, and Luzz prove that players no longer need to spend top dollar for high-end performance. Standout picks include the Ronbus Quanta R2 for widebody, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro Flash SH for hybrid, and the Luzz Cannon for elongated. These paddles deliver impressive power and playability while staying accessible to beginners and advanced players alike.
The control category remains largely unchanged from previous years, as most manufacturers focused heavily on power in 2025. Proven paddles such as the Volair Mach 2 Forza 16mm, Honolulu J2TI, and 11SIX24 Hurache-X Jellybean continue to dominate due to their consistency, touch, and pricing. This section reinforces the idea that newer doesn’t always mean better, especially when older designs still outperform newer releases.
All-court paddles see more movement, with winners that balance feel, stability, and versatility. The CRBN True Foam Genesis 2 takes the widebody award, while the Six Zero Coral earns hybrid all-court paddle of the year for its easy playability and plush feel. The Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm surprises as the elongated winner, showing how added weight customization can unlock strong all-court performance.
Power is clearly the defining theme of 2025. Foam cores, expanded sweet spots, and aggressive designs dominate the category. The Bread & Butter Loco wins widebody power paddle of the year for its controllable power and accessibility. The Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro Flash SH stands out as the best hybrid power paddle, while the Selkirk Project Boomstick claims the elongated power award thanks to its massive sweet spot and stability, despite durability concerns.
Brand awards round out the video, with Luzz earning Most Improved Company of the Year after a dramatic turnaround in both performance and reputation. On the flip side, the Ronbus Ripple V2 is named Flop of the Year due to certification issues, pricing, and underwhelming performance compared to earlier versions.
The video concludes with Paddle of the Year, awarded to the Bread & Butter Loco. Its balance of power, control, price, and adaptability—especially with faster pickleballs—made it the most reliable and confidence-inspiring paddle of the year. Overall, the 2025 Paddle Awards highlight just how fast pickleball paddle technology is evolving, with power and foam redefining what players can expect from modern gear.
Source: Pickleball Studio | YouTube
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