Main Points
- New wave of ~$100 paddles in 2025 delivers performance rivaling premium models.
- Paddles evaluated using firepower, spin, control, durability, and overall value.
- #3: Luzz Pro Cannon – Gen 3 foam-enhanced build; high power; strong spin for the price.
- #2: Ronbus Quanta – EP core with multiple foam layers; excellent once weighted; highly customizable.
- #1: Vatic V-Sol Pro – Full foam floating core; balanced performance; minimal weighting needed; top score overall.
- Weighted setups greatly expand sweet spots and stability across the Quanta and V-Sol models.
- All three paddles deliver high power, strong spin, and excellent value under $100.
- EP-based cores show encouraging long-term durability.
- Softer alternatives suggested for players who struggle with resets or pop-ups.
- Black Friday discounts likely to bring many competitive paddles close to $100.
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Summary
This video breaks down how the budget pickleball paddle category has evolved heading into 2025. A surge of sub-$100 paddles now delivers performance on par with premium models. Using firepower, spin, control, durability, and value scoring, the video identifies the top three budget paddles of the year and explains the factors behind each ranking.
Landing in third place is the Luzz Pro Cannon, a Gen 3 paddle with a foam-enhanced honeycomb core that packs impressive pop for the price. It sits in the lower end of the high-power class and offers excellent spin and strong value overall. While not the softest paddle, it delivers notable performance for players who want aggression without the premium price tag.
In second place is the Ronbus Quanta, a paddle that becomes outstanding once properly weighted. Its EP core, EVA banding, and multiple foam components create a crisp, powerful feel. Out of the box, it’s light and stiff with a smaller sweet spot, but with added perimeter weight, it transforms into a stable, high-power performer. With strong meta scores across key metrics and exceptional modding potential, the Quanta stands out as one of the best customizable budget options available.
The top spot goes to the Vatic V-Sol Pro, which offers the most complete performance package under $100. Its full foam floating core creates a clean, balanced feel from the start, making it more playable without extensive modification. Multiple shapes and handle configurations accommodate a wide range of players, and small additions of weight significantly boost its stability and sweet spot size. With high firepower, reliable spin, and strong overall balance, it earns an overall score of 93—making it the best budget performer of 2025.
The video wraps up by noting the increasing durability of EP-based cores compared to honeycomb polypropylene, making the Quanta and V-Sol Pro promising long-term options. Players who prefer softer, more forgiving paddles are pointed to alternative all-core models, especially as seasonal discounts approach. Overall, 2025 offers a remarkably strong lineup of budget paddles, and these three models lead the field for power, value, and on-court performance.
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Tags: Johnkew Pickleball | Luzz | Quanta | Ronbus | V-Sol Pro | Vatic Pro