Best Pickleball Equipment

Nivia Paddle Pro (beginner)

Nivia

₹1,200–₹2,500

Affordable Indian brand paddle for beginners. Lightweight and forgiving.

• Sub-220g weight is easy on the wrist for new players
• Fiberglass face offers a forgiving touch on mishits
• Widely stocked across Indian sports retailers

Buy: Amazon · Flipkart

Cosco Pickleball Paddle (beginner)

Cosco

₹1,000–₹2,200

Budget-friendly Indian sports brand. Widely available across India.

• Cheapest paddle in this list, great for school/club starter kits
• Fiberglass face produces extra pop on drives for beginners
• Pan-India distribution via Cosco's existing sports network

Buy: Amazon · Flipkart

Vector X Pickleball Paddle (beginner)

Vector X

₹1,100–₹2,000

Indian brand paddle at an attractive price point. Good for casual recreational play.

• Lightweight 205-225g build suits quick hand exchanges
• Available as a paddle + ball combo on Indian e-commerce
• Polymer core dampens vibration for a quieter feel

Buy: Amazon · Flipkart

Head Radical Elite (intermediate)

Head

₹5,000–₹8,000

Well-known tennis brand's entry into pickleball. Good balance of power and control.

• Wide-body shape gives a generous sweet spot for intermediates
• Hybrid fiberglass/carbon face balances pop and touch
• Backed by Head's tennis-grade build quality and warranty

Buy: Amazon · Flipkart

Selkirk AMPED S2 (intermediate)

Selkirk

₹8,000–₹12,000

Premium intermediate paddle with excellent sweet spot and control.

• 16mm Polymer X5 core gives a soft, control-first feel
• FiberFlex fiberglass face adds power without losing touch
• Slightly elongated shape extends reach versus standard S2 wide-body

Buy: Amazon · Selkirk Official

JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 (advanced)

JOOLA

₹14,000–₹20,000

Ben Johns' signature paddle. Maximum spin and power for competitive play.

• Carbon Friction Surface produces tour-level spin (2200+ RPM)
• 16mm Reactive Polymer core gives a plush feel on resets
• Elongated shape extends reach for singles and serve returns

Buy: Amazon · JOOLA Official

Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta (advanced)

Selkirk

₹18,000–₹25,000

Top-tier professional paddle. Air Dynamic Throat for maximum power and spin.

• Air Dynamic Throat reduces drag for faster swing speeds
• ProSpin+ face delivers elite spin rates
• Invikta elongated shape favored by power singles players

Buy: Amazon · Selkirk Official

Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro (advanced)

Paddletek

₹10,000–₹14,000

Paddletek's flagship control paddle. Beloved for its soft feel and pinpoint placement at the kitchen line.

• Graphite face gives crisp, predictable feedback on dinks
• Light 215-225g head accelerates fast for hand battles
• Standard shape offers a wide, forgiving sweet spot

Buy: Amazon · Paddletek Official

Paddletek Bantam EX-L (intermediate)

Paddletek

₹7,500–₹10,500

Power-oriented Bantam series paddle with a larger sweet spot. Popular intermediate upgrade.

• Fiberglass face delivers strong pop on drives
• 15mm Bantam core widens the sweet spot for forgiveness
• Cushioned 4.25 inch grip handles sweat well

Buy: Amazon · Paddletek Official

Gamma Compass NeuCore (intermediate)

Gamma

₹6,500–₹9,000

Thicker 16mm NeuCore polymer core for soft touch on dinks and added control on drives.

• 16mm NeuCore polymer gives a plush dink feel
• Textured graphite face produces above-average spin for the price
• Honeycomb cells are larger, dampening vibration noticeably

Buy: Amazon · Gamma Sports

Gamma Micron 5.0 (beginner)

Gamma

₹3,200–₹5,000

Classic entry-level Gamma paddle. Lightweight design makes it ideal for smaller players and learners.

• Sub-215g weight is ideal for juniors and smaller players
• Aramid honeycomb core resists denting better than basic polymer
• Smooth graphite face is easy to control for new dinkers

Buy: Amazon · Gamma Sports

Engage Pursuit Pro 6.0 (advanced)

Engage

₹11,500–₹15,500

Engage's flagship Pursuit Pro 6.0 delivers elite-level spin and pinpoint control. USAPA approved for tournament use.

• ControlPro Black core delivers consistent dwell on every shot
• Liquid Graphite skin is texturized for top-tier spin
• Elongated shape extends leverage for serves and drives

Buy: Amazon · Engage Official

CRBN 1 16mm Raw Carbon (advanced)

CRBN

₹12,000–₹16,000

Standard-shape raw carbon paddle popular among competitive players. Unmatched spin and a consistent feel.

• Raw T700 carbon face produces among the highest spin rates available
• 16mm polypropylene core gives soft, controlled resets
• Standard shape provides a wide, forgiving sweet spot

Buy: Amazon · CRBN Official

CRBN 2 16mm Elongated (advanced)

CRBN

₹12,500–₹16,500

Elongated shape for added reach and leverage. Ideal for singles and drive-heavy playstyles.

• Elongated 16.5 inch length adds reach for singles court coverage
• Raw T700 carbon face delivers tour-level spin
• 16mm core absorbs pace on counters and resets

Buy: Amazon · CRBN Official

Babolat RNGD Touch (intermediate)

Babolat

₹7,000–₹10,000

Babolat entered pickleball in 2023; the RNGD Touch brings their tennis heritage to a controlled, feel-first paddle.

• Carbon face plus 16mm core favors touch and placement
• Tennis-style 4.25 inch grip feels familiar to converters
• Build quality benefits from Babolat's racket pedigree

Buy: Amazon · Babolat India

Wilson Juice Pro (advanced)

Wilson

₹9,500–₹13,500

Wilson's pickleball line flagship. Elongated body with textured carbon face for confident drives and reliable touch.

• Textured carbon face balances spin and pop well
• 16mm polymer core is forgiving on resets
• Elongated body adds reach for serves and overheads

Buy: Amazon · Wilson Official

Gearbox CX11Q Elongated (advanced)

Gearbox

₹11,000–₹15,000

Gearbox's signature Solid Span Technology delivers a uniquely consistent feel. Elongated shape with small-grip option.

• Solid Span construction gives an exceptionally consistent feel across the face
• 3K carbon face produces good spin and pop
• Small 3.625 inch grip suits players preferring wrist snap and overgrip stacking

Buy: Amazon · Gearbox Official

Onix Z5 Graphite (beginner)

Onix

₹5,500–₹8,000

The Onix Z5 is the most popular intro graphite paddle in the world. Widebody design and Nomex core give a balanced power/control feel and a generous sweet spot.

• Wide-body shape gives an exceptionally large sweet spot for beginners
• Graphite face improves control over fiberglass starter paddles
• Nomex core adds satisfying pop on drives

Buy: Amazon · Onix Official

Decathlon Perfly PB 100 (beginner)

Perfly (Decathlon)

₹999–₹1,499

Decathlon's house brand pickleball paddle. Cheapest in-store option in India and easy to return/exchange under Decathlon's policy.

• Available in every Decathlon store across India for in-person try-out
• Two-year Decathlon warranty plus easy exchange/return
• Sub-INR 1500 entry price beats most online-only competitors

Buy: Decathlon · Amazon

Decathlon Perfly PB 500 (intermediate)

Perfly (Decathlon)

₹2,999–₹3,999

Decathlon's mid-tier pickleball paddle. Carbon face plus 16mm polymer core delivers a noticeable upgrade over the PB 100 at a fraction of the imported brand price.

• Carbon face delivers usable spin at an unprecedented Indian price
• 16mm polymer core gives a soft, controlled feel on resets
• Try-before-you-buy in any Decathlon store

Buy: Decathlon · Amazon

JOOLA Hyperion C2 14mm (advanced)

JOOLA

₹14,500–₹19,500

Faster, lighter, and punchier sibling to the CFS 16. Trades a bit of dwell for hand-speed and counter-punching ability at the kitchen.

• Lighter swingweight than CFS 16 means faster hands
• Carbon Friction Surface still produces top-tier spin
• Reactive Polymer core feels lively on counters

Buy: Amazon · JOOLA Official

Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta (advanced)

Selkirk

₹22,000–₹28,000

Selkirk's flagship control paddle with thermoformed unibody build, 19mm thick X8 core and Florek carbon face. Used by Tyson McGuffin on tour.

• 19mm X8 core gives unmatched dwell and forgiveness
• Florek carbon face delivers tour-level spin
• Throat-area Air Dynamic Throat boosts swing speed

Buy: Amazon · Selkirk Official

Nivia Pickleball (Pack of 6) (beginner)

Nivia

₹300–₹600

Budget Indian brand pickleball for indoor play. Good for practice and recreation.

• Cheapest option in the list at INR 50 per ball
• 26-hole indoor design is softer on wooden floors
• Easy to source through Nivia's pan-India network

Buy: Amazon · Flipkart

Onix Fuse Indoor (Pack of 6) (intermediate)

Onix

₹800–₹1,200

USAPA approved indoor ball. Consistent flight and bounce for competitive play.

• USAPA approved for indoor tournament play
• Consistent 22.5g weight produces predictable flight
• Softer feel reduces paddle face wear

Buy: Amazon · Onix Official

Franklin X-40 Outdoor (Pack of 6) (intermediate)

Franklin

₹900–₹1,400

Official outdoor tournament ball. Durable and wind-resistant for outdoor courts.

• Official ball of USAPA national tournaments
• 40-hole design cuts wind drift outdoors
• Hard plastic build resists cracking on rough surfaces

Buy: Amazon · Franklin Official

Dura Fast 40 Outdoor (Pack of 6) (advanced)

Onix

₹1,000–₹1,600

The standard tournament ball. Fast, consistent, and used in most professional events.

• Long-running tournament standard with predictable flight
• Single-piece (non-seamed) build flies true with spin
• Used in most pro PPA/APP outdoor events

Buy: Amazon · Onix Official

JOOLA Ben Johns Tour Ball (Pack of 6) (advanced)

JOOLA

₹1,200–₹1,800

Ben Johns' signature tournament ball. Excellent flight characteristics.

• Tour-grade construction with tight roundness tolerances
• Backed by JOOLA's pro touring program
• USAPA approved for outdoor competition

Buy: Amazon · JOOLA Official

Gamma Photon Outdoor (Pack of 3) (intermediate)

Gamma

₹700–₹1,100

Seamless construction for true flight and added durability. A solid value-focused outdoor ball.

• Seamless construction eliminates seam-split failures
• USAPA approved for outdoor tournament play
• More balanced flight than two-piece competitors

Buy: Amazon · Gamma Sports

Franklin X-26 Indoor (Pack of 3) (intermediate)

Franklin

₹500–₹900

Franklin's dedicated indoor 26-hole ball. USAPA approved, consistent bounce on wooden and synthetic floors.

• USAPA approved indoor tournament ball
• Soft plastic compound is gentle on paddle faces
• Consistent bounce on wood and sport-court flooring

Buy: Amazon · Franklin Official

Onix Pure 2 Outdoor (Pack of 3) (intermediate)

Onix

₹700–₹1,100

Onix's improved outdoor ball with reinforced two-piece weld for better roundness and crack resistance compared with Dura Fast 40.

• Better roundness consistency than Dura Fast 40
• USAPA approved for outdoor sanctioned play
• More crack-resistant than older Onix balls

Buy: Amazon · Onix Official

Decathlon Perfly Pickleball Balls (Pack of 6) (beginner)

Perfly (Decathlon)

₹499–₹799

Decathlon's house-brand pickleball balls for outdoor practice. Cheapest in-store outdoor ball pack in India.

• Available in any Decathlon store across India
• Lowest INR-per-ball cost at scale
• Easy returns under Decathlon's exchange policy

Buy: Decathlon · Amazon

Nivia Court Shoes (beginner)

Nivia

₹1,200–₹2,000

Budget Indian court shoe. Non-marking sole for indoor courts.

• Lowest price point in the shoe list (sub INR 2000)
• Non-marking rubber sole works on most indoor surfaces
• EVA midsole gives basic shock absorption

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Decathlon TS160 Court Shoes (beginner)

Artengo (Decathlon)

₹2,000–₹3,500

Affordable Decathlon court shoe suitable for pickleball.

• Lightweight 320g build for fast court moves
• Decathlon's 2-year warranty backs durability
• Reasonable lateral support for the price band

Buy: Decathlon · Amazon

Asics Gel Renma (intermediate)

Asics

₹5,000–₹7,500

Asics' pickleball-specific shoe. Gel cushioning for lateral movements.

• Asics GEL cushioning excels at lateral impacts
• Pickleball-specific outsole pattern
• Wide toe box accommodates Indian foot shapes well

Buy: Amazon · Asics India

K-Swiss Express Light Pickleball (intermediate)

K-Swiss

₹6,000–₹9,000

Pickleball-specific shoe from K-Swiss. Good lateral support and comfort.

• Pickleball-tuned upper with reinforced toe drag zones
• Aosta rubber outsole handles outdoor concrete well
• Surge 7.0 midsole adds responsive cushioning

Buy: Amazon · K-Swiss Official

Nike Court Air Zoom NXT (advanced)

Nike

₹9,000–₹13,000

Premium Nike court shoe. Responsive Air Zoom cushioning for competitive play.

• Air Zoom unit gives responsive, springy cushioning
• Modified herringbone outsole grips both indoor and outdoor courts
• Premium materials and stitched overlays for durability

Buy: Amazon · Nike India

Babolat Jet Mach 3 All Court (advanced)

Babolat

₹10,500–₹14,500

Lightweight and breathable Matryx upper with Michelin rubber outsole. Favoured by players moving from tennis to pickleball.

• Michelin outsole compound delivers exceptional grip and durability
• Matryx woven upper is breathable and locks the foot in place
• Kompressor Pro midsole absorbs lateral impacts

Buy: Amazon · Babolat India

Wilson Rush Pro 4.0 (intermediate)

Wilson

₹7,500–₹10,500

Wilson's durable mid-tier court shoe with a reinforced Pro Torque Chassis for lateral stability on pickleball courts.

• Pro Torque Chassis 2.0 stiffens the midfoot for stability on hard cuts
• Duralast rubber outsole carries Wilson's six-month wear warranty
• Reinforced toe cap for serve drag

Buy: Amazon · Wilson Official