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Kmart Pickleball Set vs Premium: Is Cheap Worth It?

The short answer A Kmart pickleball set costs around A$25, and for a lot of people it is the smartest A$25 they will spend. If you are not sure the sport will stick, buy cheap and fin...

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Joola Pickleball Paddles: Are They Worth It in Australia?

The short answer Joola makes some of the best premium pickleball paddles on the planet, but the Australian import markup turns a US$280 paddle into A$390 to A$450 retail. For most Aus...

AustraliaBest Pickleball Paddles Under A$150 in Australia (2026): What You Actually Get

Best Pickleball Paddles Under A$150 in Australia (2026): What You Actually Get

The short answer Under A$150 in Australia is the entry-level bracket for pickleball paddles. You can find capable composite and entry-carbon paddles from Joola, Selkirk, HEAD and Wils...

buying guideElongated vs Standard Pickleball Paddles: Shape Guide

Elongated vs Standard Pickleball Paddles: Shape Guide

The short answer Elongated pickleball paddles (around 16.5 inches long) trade sweet spot size for extra reach and a bit more raw power on the swing. Standard paddles (around 16 inches...

buying guideT700 Carbon Fibre Pickleball paddle

T700 Carbon Fibre Pickleball Paddles: What Makes Them Different?

A T700 pickleball paddle uses a face made from Toray T700 carbon fibre, a high-strength aerospace-grade material with a tensile strength of about 4,900 MPa. It matters because that strength transla...

buying guideWhat Is a Thermoformed Pickleball Paddle? Construction Explained - Spinex Pickleball

What Is a Thermoformed Pickleball Paddle? Construction Explained

A thermoformed pickleball paddle is built using heat and pressure to fuse the face, core, and edges into a single unified structure, rather than gluing separate layers together. This construction m...