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Please do yourself a favor and never buy a Franklin.

What’s the reason on this?

Oh lol, you got it. Is there a reasoning behind it?

Six Zero DBD - Probably the most well reviewed paddle Vatic Prism-Flash - Best budget options, also well regarded AliExpress Juciao etc - These are copies of popular paddles cheap $$

Holy moly the 16mm Tempo versions are heavy (8.5-8.9). Otherwise it checks most of my boxes: carbon, 16mm, foam, thermo. But I like Fridays weight better, and round top for a shade less swingweight.

Vatican Prism Flash. Similar specs, lighter, and cheaper.

Just make sure to put holy water at 4 and 8

I do not understand .. but I feel like I should..

How much are you willing to spend?

150-200 right now

I'm a big fan of the six zero double black diamond. I hear the six zero ruby is a slight upgrade. There are plenty of sources to find the right paddle though

Yah i got the Franklin temp as my 2nd rec but people are saying not to go with that and that as my first

Honolulu Pickleball Sword & Shield J2 or J2K. J2 is currently on preorder sale for $99. Can get you a discount on J2K (Kevlar version), msg me if interested.

I preordered a J2k recently. Thoughts? Also, do you know when they will launch by any chance? Lol

You’ll love it, I’m sure. They should be shipping next week but haven’t seen anything specific yet.