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Advanced Pickleball Kit
At tournament level the differences are small and specific — core thickness, shape, and face texture. These are the highest-rated advanced paddles in our source-synthesized rankings, with a tournament ball and a grip from our reviews.
How this kit is picked. The paddles are the top-rated advanced-level paddles in our rankings, which synthesize published third-party reviews and manufacturer specs — we don't play-test gear. Balls and grips link to our source-based reviews. “Essentials” are unreviewed categories: we link to a search so you can choose. We earn a commission on purchases through these links, at no extra cost to you.
1Pick a paddle
JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mmThe most complete paddle of 2026 — elite spin, no real weakness.
$2194.8
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Selkirk Vanguard Power Air InviktaThe benchmark power paddle for aggressive, finishing players.
$2294.7
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JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mmBen Johns' Pro V flagship — the elongated Perseus shape with KineticFrame.
$299.954.6
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2Balls
The original fast tournament ball — quicker pace for advanced play, shorter lifespan.
about $13 / 4 balls
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Seamless rotomolded premium ball that resists cracking — some reviewers report it going out of round.
about $35 / 12 balls
Check price on Amazon3Grip
The dry-feel overgrip that gets tackier as you sweat — the humid-weather standard.
about $7 / 3 overgrips
Check price on Amazon4Essentials (unreviewed)
- Browse on Amazon →Paddle face cleaner
Ball residue builds up on raw-carbon faces; a cleaning eraser removes it.
- Browse on Amazon →Replacement base grip
Tournament players re-grip often; a fresh base grip keeps handle size consistent.
- Browse on Amazon →Tournament bag
Room for a backup paddle, a change of shoes, and a full day of water.
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