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Pickleball Apes Paddles

A fast-rising value brand with a control-first lineup: carbon Harmony builds for all-court value, and softer aramid Pro Line, Pulse and Charm builds for touch. Prices run from under $80, well below the majors.

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Where Pickleball Apes fits. Pickleball Apes is one of the fastest-growing value brands, and its lineup has a clear point of view: control and comfort over raw power, at prices that undercut the big names. The carbon Harmony builds are the value all-rounders under $80, while the aramid-faced Pro Line, Pulse and Charm builds trade pop for a soft, forgiving, arm-friendly feel. Below are our standouts, then every current model.

The standouts

A spread from value carbon to premium aramid control.

Harmony S Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber
$79.99
The value entry, a carbon all-rounder under $80.
Feels likeBalanced and forgiving, a lot of paddle for the money.
Best forBudget-conscious players and strong first-paddle buyers.
Think twiceWant a softer face? The aramid Pulse V and Charm are gentler.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16.5mmShape HybridHandle 5.5 in
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Pro Line Energy S Aramid Fiber

Aramid
$83.99
A soft aramid face in a longer, reach-friendly shape.
Feels likeMuted and controllable, with added length for leverage.
Best forTouch-first players who want reach on a budget.
Think twiceWant the biggest sweet spot? The widebody Pulse V.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16.5mmShape ElongatedHandle 5.5 in
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Pulse V Aramid Fiber

Aramid
$139.99
The widebody, the biggest and most forgiving sweet spot here.
Feels likeSoft aramid face with maximum margin for error.
Best forControl players who want the most forgiving build in the line.
Think twiceWant more reach? The elongated Pro Line.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16.5mmShape WidebodyHandle 5.5 in
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Charm V Aramid Fiber

Aramid
$199.99
The premium aramid control paddle.
Feels likeThe most refined, control-first build Apes makes.
Best forPlayers who want top-end touch and will pay for it.
Think twiceOn a budget? The Harmony S delivers most of the value.
Touch
Power
Forgive
Reach
Core 16.5mmShape StandardHandle 5.5 in
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Every Pickleball Apes paddle

All 5 current models we cover, carried by JustPaddles. Green pips read touch, forgiveness and reach; orange reads power. Ratings are derived from published specs, so treat them as a guide, not a lab measurement. Filter by style.

PaddleStyleCoreShapeTouchPowerForgiveReachPrice
Harmony S Carbon FiberAll-court16.5mmHybrid$79.99View →
Pro Line Energy S Aramid FiberAll-court16.5mmElongated$83.99View →
Pulse V Aramid FiberControl16.5mmWidebody$139.99View →
Charm V Aramid FiberControl16.5mmStandard$199.99View →
Harmony V Carbon FiberAll-court16.5mmWidebody$79.99View →
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