The best pickleball paddle sets for beginners

on Sep 15, 2022

Pickleball paddle sets and bundles are perfect for beginners because they give you everything you need to get started. SLK paddle sets are affordable, durable, and made from high quality materials that last. Check out these bundles to find the right pickleball set for you.

Latitude 2.0 pickleball bundle

The bundle features two Latitude 2.0 paddles, three pickleballs, and a drawstring bag. The Latitude 2.0 paddles feature a thicker core and a graphite paddle face, offering additional control for beginners. The bundle is available online or at more than 550 Costco locations.

SLK Neo pickleball bundle

The Neo bundle is the most affordable bundle and comes with two SLK Neo paddles, four pickleballs, and a sling bag. The SLK Neo paddles feature a graphite paddle face and a large sweet spot to help beginners hit all their shots with ease.

SLK Reflex bundle

The SLK Reflex paddle is designed to help players increase their spin on the ball and deliver consistency in their game. The bundle comes with two SLK Reflex paddles, three hybrid pickleballs, and one sling bag.

Dude Perfect Trickshot Bundle

Selkirk Sport teamed up with internet sensation Dude Perfect to craft the Dude Perfect Trickshot Bundle, which comes with two Trickshot paddles, three hybrid pickleballs, and one sling bag, all in Dude Perfect's signature colorway. The Trickshot paddle combines a powerful paddle interior with a large sweet spot for added consistency on every shot.

The Holderness Family pickleball bundle

It's no secret that the musical internet duo known as The Holderness Family are fans of pickleball. Selkirk Sport teamed up with the family to create the Holderness Family pickleball bundle, which includes a sling bag, four pickleballs, and two Atlas paddles. The Atlas is a lightweight paddle with a graphite face, ensuring a soft feel to keep players in control of the game.

Latitude 2.0 pickleball bundle

SLK Neo pickleball bundle

SLK Reflex bundle

Dude Perfect Trickshot Bundle

The Holderness Family pickleball bundle

What should you look for in a beginner pickleball set?

The three things you should look for in a beginner pickleball paddle set are:

Affordability
Durability
Honeycomb core made with materials other than wood

What type of pickleball paddle set is best for beginners?

For beginner pickleball players, you will be more comfortable and strike the ball more consistently with a honeycomb core paddle as opposed to wood. Wooden paddles almost always have small sweet spot and a smaller total surface area making it difficult to strike the ball consistently.

Honeycomb core paddles "absorb" the ball and give you more control. You will also want a traditional paddle face that is wider, which is ideal for beginners because it gives you the largest sweet spot.

What should I pay for a beginner pickleball paddle set?

It is understandable if you are just starting out in pickleball that you do not necessarily want to spend a large amount of money on pickleball paddles. But there is also a danger of going too cheap. You are better off spending 10-20 extra bucks to purchase a paddle that will last you years than a wooden paddle that breaks in a couple of weeks.

Paddle sets allow you to save on the price per paddle and supply you with everything you need to head to the courts.