Beginner (2.0 – 2.4)

Description: New to pickleball, unfamiliar with rules and scoring. Developing basic hand–eye coordination and learning to keep the ball in play.

Focus: Build confidence with serves, returns, and short rallies.

Recommended Paddles:

1. Series 2.5 Teflon — lightweight and forgiving for newcomers.

Beginner Plus/Advanced Beginner (2.5 – 2.9)

Description: Basic understanding of rules and scoring. Positioning sometimes off, but able to self-correct. Most shots stay in play.

Focus: Consistency, placement over power, and cooperative practice.

Recommended Paddles:

1. Series 2.5 Teflon

2. Series 2.75 Graphite

3. Series 3.0 Carbon T700 Raw

Intermediate (3.0 – 3.4)

Description: Comfortable with the game, making most shots, starting to understand strategy. Can sustain rallies but may miss under pressure.

Focus: Keep the ball low, work on dinks, third-shot drops, and footwork.

Recommended Paddles:

1. Series 2.75 Graphite

2. Series 3.0 Carbon T700 Raw

3. Series 3.25 Nanoshield 3K

4. Series 3.6 Supreme AeroFlex

Intermediate Plus/Advanced Intermediate (3.5 – 3.9)

Description: Players plan their shots, use stacking, and exploit opponents’ weaknesses. Team play and strategy are developing.

Focus: Strong dinks, volleys, drops, and effective teamwork.

Recommended Paddles:

1. Series 3.0 Carbon T700 Raw

2. Series 3.25 Nanoshield 3K

3. Series 3.6 Supreme AeroFlex

4. Series 4.75 Titanium Strike

5. Series 4.85 Kevlar Storm

6. Series 5.35 Katana Blaze

Advanced (4.0 – 4.5)

Description: High-level consistency with precise shot placement and few errors. Uses serves and returns as weapons, with strong net play.

Focus: Dictate points through spin, anticipation, and aggressive positioning.

Recommended Paddles:

1. Series 3.25 Nanoshield 3K

2. Series 3.6 Supreme AeroFlex

3. Series 4.75 Titanium Strike

4. Series 4.85 Kevlar Storm

5. Series 5.35 Katana Blaze

6. Series 5.5 Carbon Pro

Advanced Plus (4.6 – 5.2)

Description: Players dominate rallies with precision, move opponents effectively, and make very few unforced errors.

Focus: Disguised shots, anticipation, and applying pressure with volleys and angles.

Recommended Paddles:

1. Series 4.75 Titanium Strike

2. Series 4.85 Kevlar Storm

3. Series 5.35 Katana Blaze

4. Series 5.5 Carbon Pro

Elite (5.3 – 5.7)

Description: High-level competitors excelling in regional and national tournaments, capable of challenging lower-level pros.

Focus: Perfect anticipation, disguise, and tempo control.

Recommended Paddles:

1. Series 5.35 Katana Blaze

2. Series 5.5 Carbon Pro

Professional (5.8 – 6.2)

Description: Touring professionals with flawless execution and adaptability.

Compete in APP, PPA, and MLP events.

Focus: Aggressive yet controlled play, with explosive hand speed and advanced tactics.

Recommended Paddle:

1. Series 5.5 Carbon Pro

World-Class / Pro Tour

(6.3 – 7.0)

Description: The global elite, competing on the biggest stages. Innovators of the sport with virtually no weaknesses.

Focus: Redefining strategy, pushing physical and technical limits.

Recommended Paddle:

1. Series 5.5 Carbon Pro