Best Widebody Pickleball Paddles (2026)
Quick answer
The best all-round widebody paddle in PaddleDB is the Spartus Spitfire Standard (all-round score 83). Best widebody picks by rating: for power, the Selkirk Boomstik Widebody (95), for control, the Selkirk Boomstik Widebody (88) and for spin, the Spartus Spitfire Standard (94). PaddleDB tracks 12 widebody paddles.
How this ranking works
Every widebody paddle in PaddleDB, ranked by all-round score — the average of its Power, Control, Spin and Agility ratings. Paddles not yet rated in all four categories are listed after, ordered by Power.
Ratings are relative: 100 is the highest value in PaddleDB and 1 the lowest. Read the full methodology.
Full ranking: 12 paddles
| # | Paddle | All-round | Power | Control | Spin | Agility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spitfire StandardSpartus | 83 | 88 | 86 | 94 | 62 | $99.99 |
| 2 | Pegasus Power 211six24 | 78 | 90 | 78 | 87 | 58 | $209.99 |
| 3 | Pegasus Power11six24 | 75 | 67 | 84 | 84 | 65 | $169.99 |
| 4 | Boomstik WidebodySelkirk | 74 | 95 | 88 | 61 | 51 | $333 |
| 5 | Pegasus Jelly Bean 211six24 | 73 | 67 | 78 | 91 | 55 | $169.99 |
| 6 | Loco StandardBread & Butter | 70 | 82 | 74 | 64 | 59 | $199 |
| 7 | Pegasus All-Court11six24 | 62 | 50 | 74 | 77 | 48 | $149.99 |
| 8 | Filth StandardBread & Butter | 62 | 60 | 68 | 56 | 62 | $165 |
| 9 | PRISM Bloom (14mm)Vatic Pro | N/A | 23 | N/A | 63 | 72 | $99.99 |
| 10 | PRISM Bloom (16mm)Vatic Pro | N/A | 19 | N/A | 73 | 65 | $99.99 |
| 11 | Monarch All Court11six24 | N/A | N/A | 67 | 46 | N/A | $139.99 |
| 12 | Pegasus Jelly Bean11six24 | N/A | N/A | 77 | 76 | N/A | $99.99 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best widebody pickleball paddle in 2026?
According to PaddleDB's data, the top-ranked paddle is the Spartus Spitfire Standard with all-round score 83/100. Next are the 11six24 Pegasus Power 2 (78/100) and the 11six24 Pegasus Power (75/100). Ranked by PaddleDB's all-round score among 12 widebody paddles.
Which paddle shape is best?
It depends on your game. Elongated paddles add reach and leverage; widebody paddles offer a wider face; hybrids sit between the two. In PaddleDB's data, elongated paddles average Power 76, Control 61 and Agility 33, hybrid paddles average Power 64, Control 67 and Agility 43, widebody paddles average Power 64, Control 77 and Agility 60 and standard paddles average Power 66, Control 70 and Agility 52.
How does PaddleDB rank pickleball paddles?
By the all-round score: the average of each paddle's Power, Control, Spin and Agility ratings, for paddles rated in all four. Ratings are relative — 100 is the highest value in PaddleDB and 1 the lowest. Affiliate commissions never affect the order. Full details are on the methodology page.
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