Two top paddle reviewers break down their top five paddles of 2025. Spoiler alert: polypropylene is basically extinct, and full-foam paddles are here to stay.
The pickleball paddle market just hit an inflection point, and honestly, it might be the most significant shift we've seen in years. On the latest episode of KewCast , hosts John Kew and Eddie broke down their top five paddles of 2025, and the results tell a fascinating story about where the sport is heading.
Spoiler alert: polypropylene is basically extinct, and full-foam paddles have completely taken over the conversation.
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John and Eddie both acknowledged this upfront, which is refreshing. They weren't trying to crown some objective "best paddle." Instead, they were answering a simpler question: which paddles do we actually reach for when it matters?
Their methodology was straightforward. They evaluated paddles across several key factors:
Firepower (power and pop) Control Spin Sweet spot consistency Feel (dense versus hollow, soft versus stiff) Any negatives worth mentioning Any X-factors Overall value Eddie emphasized consistency and forgiveness across different shot types and court positions. John focused on balance and ... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/the-full-foam-revolution-is-here-and-its-reshaping-pickleball-forever/
