Pickleball paddles come in three weight classes. Lightweight paddles between 6.5 to 7.2 ounces are easy to control, though they may need extra effort for drives and smashes.

Pickleball paddles come in three weight classes. Lightweight paddles between 6.5 to 7.2 ounces are easy to control, though they may need extra effort for drives and smashes.

Pickleball paddles come in three weight classes. Lightweight paddles between 6.5 to 7.2 ounces are easy to control, though they may need extra effort for drives and smashes.

Pickleball paddles come in three weight classes. Lightweight paddles between 6.5 to 7.2 ounces are easy to control, though they may need extra effort for drives and smashes.

Pickleball paddles come in three weight classes. Lightweight paddles between 6.5 to 7.2 ounces are easy to control, though they may need extra effort for drives and smashes.

A $250 pickleball paddle is no easy investment, but those who want the best-of-the-best gear will find interest in the Selkirk Power Air Epic.

Pickleball paddles come in three weight classes. Lightweight paddles between 6.5 to 7.2 ounces are easy to control, though they may need extra effort for drives and smashes.

Pickleball paddles come in three weight classes. Lightweight paddles between 6.5 to 7.2 ounces are easy to control, though they may need extra effort for drives and smashes.

Pickleball paddles come in three weight classes. Lightweight paddles between 6.5 to 7.2 ounces are easy to control, though they may need extra effort for drives and smashes.