Best Pickleball Paddles for a Two-Handed Backhand: 8 Picks Compared

Our verdict

Our Top Picks

A two-handed backhand needs room on the handle for both hands. ARTI, a paddle maker, puts the bar at “about 5-1/2 inches” in its June 2026 guide to the shot, and a Pickleheads tester calls a 5.3 in handle “shorter than most” for it. Every paddle here lists 5.5 in or more on its maker’s own spec for the exact variant we link (for the Vulcan, which Vulcan no longer sells on its own site, on Vulcan’s Amazon listing), and each review sets out what the maker and independent testers say about playing it with two hands.

The eight come from five brands and are all stocked on Amazon. If you want a long handle for reasons other than this stroke, our best long handle pickleball paddles compares them by handle spec; if you hit one-handed and want a compact grip, see our best short handle pickleball paddles.

Related guide: Best Wilson Pickleball Paddles: 6 Picks Compared

Compare the picks

Compare the 8 paddles for a two-handed backhand

Every row is the exact variant we link. “Maker handle length” is the handle or grip length on the maker’s page (for the Vulcan, Vulcan’s Amazon listing, as Vulcan no longer sells the V560 itself). Makers do not publish a shared measuring method. “USA Pickleball” is what the approved-paddle list showed when we searched it on 2026-10-26, with the date the list gives for the entry.

Related guide: Best USA Pickleball Approved Paddles: 8 Picks Compared

All eight picks had an entry on the USA Pickleball list on 2026-10-26: seven under their own model name, and the Engage under its 2023 name, “Pursuit MX 6.0 Pro”, which the list gives a depth of 0.6 in (15.2 mm). Search the list for your exact model and thickness before a sanctioned event.

What a two-handed backhand asks of a paddle

The ranking pages for this search agree on one thing, handle length, and differ on the rest. These points come from the sources named; they come up again in the reviews.

• How long is long enough. ARTI, which sells its own paddles, writes: “For most players, a handle of about 5-1/2 inches is the practical minimum for a comfortable two-handed backhand.” Its scale runs from “5 inches: better for one-handed control players; tight for two hands.” through “5-1/4 inches: a workable middle ground for smaller hands hitting two-handed.” to “5-1/2 inches and up: the comfortable home for a committed two-handed backhand.” Hudef, another maker, sets a lower bar: “Tip: If you want to improve your two-handed shots, look for a paddle with a handle length of at least 5.25 inches.” We used ARTI’s 5.5 in because the Pickleheads tester (updated Oct 20, 2026) writes of a 5.3 in handle: “the handle is 5.3 inches, shorter than most, so you’ll have to force your hands together or put one up on the face.”
• One tester on hand size. In Pickleball Effect’s Saga review, the tester, who describes having slender hands, writes: “I’m able to fit two hands on the 5.3” handle well enough when I need to but if you have larger hands then this handle will be too short for that and you’ll want the LH version.”
• Where the top hand sits, per ARTI. It writes: “Because the upper hand sits higher on the handle, near the throat, you want the circumference to suit your dominant lower hand first — that is the hand doing the steering.” JOOLA describes the Agassi shape’s “tapered throat for a more natural hand feel through the swing.” Grip circumference on our picks runs from 4 in (Gearbox) to 4.25 in (JOOLA, Vulcan, Engage), by each maker’s figure.
• Weight is a separate choice. Asked whether the stroke needs a heavier paddle, ARTI answers: “Not necessarily. The second hand already adds stability and power, so you do not need to add it all through paddle weight.” Hudef sees the handle shifting balance: “Extended handles shift the balance point toward the head.”
• Some makers name the stroke; some do not. For five picks the maker mentions two hands in its own product text: JOOLA for the Vision (“Ideal for two-handed shots”), Diadem for the Edge 18K Power Pro shape, Vulcan for the V560, Gearbox for the GBX Power (“Ideal for baseline play and two-handed swings”), and Engage, on its Amazon listing, for the Pursuit Pro MX shape. For the other three (JOOLA’s Agassi and Perseus, Diadem’s BluCore) the maker’s page gives the handle figure without saying who it is for, so for those we rely on testers and a retailer.
• Makers measure differently. None of the makers’ pages we read for these picks says how handle length is measured, and one maker we checked, Vatic Pro, prints two figures for the same Saga long handle (5.6 in in its spec list, 5.75 in on the option button). A tenth of an inch between brands may not be a real difference.

How we chose these paddles

The checks every pick passed

• A maker handle length of 5.5 in or more for the exact model and shape we link, read as a number on the maker’s page (for the Vulcan V560, which Vulcan no longer sells on its own site, on Vulcan’s Amazon listing). Paddles that fell short on the maker’s own figure include the standard-shape Diadem Edge 18K Power (5.3 in), its Max shape (4.9 in) and Engage’s Pursuit V2.0 (5.3 in grip).
• Stocked on Amazon in that exact variant. Each pick was a New offer in stock on 2026-10-26, at or below the maker’s regular price where the maker publishes one. Several fitting paddles were left out on this check: the Gearbox GX2 Hyper and GX2 Integra XL (their Amazon listings return no data through Amazon’s product feed), the Vatic Pro Saga Bloom 16mm (Amazon’s product feed returned no price or seller for it), the 16mm Six Zero Double Black Diamond (not in stock), and the Six Zero Ruby Pro 14mm (Amazon’s price was above Six Zero’s).
• Maker specs we could read. Weight, core, face, length, width, handle length and grip circumference come from the maker’s page. HEAD’s EX models were left out because head.com refused our page reader and HEAD’s Amazon listings give no handle length.
• A checked approval status. We searched the USA Pickleball list by brand and model on 2026-10-26, with spaced and hyphenated spellings, and quote what it showed.
• Distinct roles. Eight paddles from five brands; JOOLA three times and Diadem twice, each in a different shape or build.

Sources, and who sells what, what owners on r/Pickleball say and overlap with our other paddle guides

Sources, and who sells what

Pickleheads, WearTesters, Pickleball Effect and Pickleball Studio rate paddles after on-court play, and Tennisnerd published one tester’s notes; Pickleheads states: “We independently review everything we recommend. If you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.” Pickleball Central sells paddles, including on Amazon, so its notes are labelled as a retailer’s. ARTI and Hudef make and sell paddles; we use their guides for the handle bar, not as evidence for any pick. Four picks have no independent test of the linked model. Two have no independent test at all: the Diadem Edge BluCore Pro 16mm and the JOOLA Perseus Double Vision 16mm, graded as retailer reviews (Pickleball Central’s notes only). Two more rest on a test of a sibling or an earlier version: the JOOLA Vision CGS (tested at 14 mm) and the Engage Pursuit Pro MX (tested as the 2023 MX 6.0, which Engage does not say is the 15.2 mm sold now).

What owners on r/Pickleball say

In the ranking thread Paddle suggestions for 2-handed backhand (2024), the poster sets “6” minimum handle length required.” One reply answers “Anything 5.5-6 will do the job.” and others name long-handle versions of models, such as Vatic Pro’s LH option (“5.6 is the LH”).

Overlap with our other paddle guides

On 2026-10-26 we checked every Amazon link on every post and page on this site, published, scheduled, private and draft. Two of the eight picks are also picks elsewhere: the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16mm is also reviewed in our sweet-spot paddle guide, which is scheduled and not yet published, and the Gearbox GBX Power Elongated is in our elongated paddle guide. Our long-handle guide shares no pick with this one. We left out the GAMMA Obsidian 16, which has a 5-3/4 in grip, because it already appears in two other guides here: the 16 mm in the long-handle guide and the 13 mm in our 13 mm paddle guide. The other six picks appear in no other guide here; our 12 mm paddle guide picks the thinner 12.7 mm version of the Engage Pursuit Pro MX, not the 15.2 mm we link.

Detailed Reviews

JOOLA Agassi Pro 16mm, Tapered-Throat Elongated

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleheads: Agassi Pro 14 mm and 16 mm.

JOOLA’s product page lists the 16mm at 16.5 x 7.5 in and 8.1 oz average, with a 5.5 in grip length, a 4.25 in grip circumference, a textured carbon fiber surface and a PP core with an EVA foam wall. Its notes on the Agassi shape list “A tapered throat for a more natural hand feel through the swing.” and “An expanded upper sweet spot that supports contact higher on the paddle face.” JOOLA’s Agassi Pro V page classes the Agassi shape as elongated. Amazon sells it as the “Agassi PRO IV 16mm”; JOOLA’s page and the USA Pickleball list call it “Agassi Pro 16mm”.

Pickleheads (March 18, 2025) gives specs for both cores and writes: “The 5.5″ handle provides plenty of room for two-handed backhands.” On the cores: “It’s got tons of pop, power, and spin, with great speed and good control (especially the 16 mm model).” Its main caution: “All that pop can be hard to handle—if you’re not dialed in, it’s easy to send counters long in hand battles.” For other pro-level paddles, see our best pro pickleball paddle guide.

When we checked on 2026-10-26, the listing we link was sold and shipped by Amazon.com.

Specs (JOOLA Agassi Pro 16mm, Amazon “Agassi PRO IV 16mm”)

• Core: 16 mm PP core with EVA foam wall (JOOLA)
• Weight: 8.1 oz average (JOOLA)
• Face: textured carbon fiber, “Textured CF” (JOOLA)
• Size: 16.5 x 7.5 in (JOOLA)
• Handle: 5.5 in grip length; 4.25 in grip circumference (JOOLA)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Agassi Pro 16mm”, added 2025-01-15 (read 2026-10-26)

Diadem Edge 18K Power Pro, 5.7 in Thermoformed Pro

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. WearTesters: Edge 18K Power Pro.

Diadem’s Edge 18K Power page offers three shapes and only the Pro passes our bar: Diadem lists the Edge 18k Power Pro at 5.7 in, against 5.3 in for the standard shape and 4.9 in for the Max. For the Pro it lists 8.0 oz, 16.4 x 7.5 in, a 240 mm balance point, a 16 mm thermoformed core of 8 mm PP honeycomb, a 3D 18k carbon fiber face and a 4-1/8 in grip. Under “Pro Shape”, Diadem writes: “Features an extended handle for confident two-handed backhands.” Diadem’s Amazon listing adds that the 5.7 in handle allows “plenty of room for two hand play.”

WearTesters (February 14, 2024) played the Power Pro and writes: “With the longer 5.7” handle, I was able to stabilize the paddle with both hands without keeping too tight of a grip and take the heat off of some of my opponent’s speedier shots to my backhand side.” And: “Because of the 5.7 inch handle, one shot I was tempted to work on more was a deep two-handed backhand flick.” The reviewer judges it an all-court paddle despite the power lean.

When we checked on 2026-10-26, the Red listing we link was sold by M Emporium and shipped by Amazon. The same paddle also comes in Teal on another Amazon listing.

Specs (Diadem Edge 18K Power Pro, Red)

• Core: 16 mm, 8 mm PP honeycomb, thermoformed (Diadem)
• Weight: 8.0 oz (Diadem)
• Face: 3D 18k carbon fiber (Diadem)
• Size: 16.4 x 7.5 in; balance 240 mm (Diadem)
• Handle: 5.7 in; grip size 4-1/8 in (Diadem)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Edge 18k Power Pro”, added 2023-08-18 (read 2026-10-26)

JOOLA Vision CGS 16mm, Carbon-Grip Elongated

Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. Tennisnerd: Vision CGS 14 mm.

JOOLA’s product page lists the 16mm at 16.4 x 7.3 in and 7.8 oz average, with a 5.5 in grip length, a 4.25 in grip circumference, a Carbon Grip surface and a Response honeycomb polymer core, in the Hyperion shape (“elongated with aero-curve”). Under “Sure-Grip Elongated Handle”, a perforated ridge grip, it writes: “Ideal for two-handed shots.” JOOLA marks it “GEN 1” and showed it out of stock on its own store on 2026-10-26.

Tennisnerd (May 21, 2022) published a tester’s notes on the 14 mm Vision, not the 16 mm we link: “Coming from a tennis background, I always produced top spin in my forehands and strived to always use a two-handed backhand. The Carbon Grip Surface allows for adequate spin, whereas the 5.5 in. handle allows for two-handed backhands.” The 14 mm tested lists a 5.5 in grip length, the figure JOOLA gives for the 16 mm. For more spin-focused paddles, see our best spin pickleball paddles.

Related guide: Ben Johns Pickleball Paddles: 8 JOOLA Signature Picks Compared

When we checked on 2026-10-26, the listing was sold by Zero Gravity Products and shipped by Amazon; Amazon’s product feed showed Red Rocks Distributing in the buy box on 2026-10-26.

Specs (JOOLA Vision CGS 16mm)

• Core: 16 mm Response honeycomb polymer core (JOOLA)
• Weight: 7.8 oz average (JOOLA)
• Face: Carbon Grip Surface (JOOLA)
• Size: 16.4 x 7.3 in (JOOLA)
• Handle: 5.5 in grip length; 4.25 in grip circumference (JOOLA)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Vision Carbon Grip Surface 16mm”, added 2022-04-01 (read 2026-10-26)

Vulcan V560 Power, Classic Shape, 13 mm Core

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Effect: V560 Power and V560 Control.

Vulcan no longer sells the V560 on its own site. Its launch post (March 16, 2021) reads: “These paddles feature an extended handle, perfect for two-handed backhands or a little extra reach, and a classic paddle shape. They are constructed with a 13mm polypropylene core”. The figures come from Vulcan’s Amazon listing: “Handle length of 5 1/2″ gives players extended reach and plenty of room for a powerful two-handed backhand.”, a 13mm polypropylene core with a carbon fiber surface on the Power model, 8.4 oz, 16 1/2 x 7 1/2 in and a 4 1/4 in grip.

Pickleball Effect (March 31, 2021) played the Power and Control models and measured both “about 8.4 oz”: “Both paddles also have the same handle length of 5.5 inches, which is a little longer than a standard 5 inch handle length. It was nice to have the extra length for two handed backhands and to extend the reach of the paddle.” Of the Power: “The longer handle made two handed backhand drives feel natural and comfortable, I like that about the design of the paddle.” Despite the name, it found that “The Vulcan V560 Power felt more firm but actually plays with more control and less power than the Control model.”

When we checked on 2026-10-26, the Vapor listing we link was sold and shipped by Great Call Athletics.

Specs (Vulcan V560 Power, Vapor, 13mm + Extended Handle)

• Core: 13 mm polypropylene (Vulcan’s Amazon listing; Vulcan launch post)
• Weight: 8.4 oz (Vulcan’s Amazon listing; Pickleball Effect measured about 8.4 oz)
• Face: carbon fiber surface (Vulcan’s Amazon listing)
• Size: 16 1/2 x 7 1/2 in (Vulcan’s Amazon listing)
• Handle: 5 1/2 in; grip size 4 1/4 in (Vulcan’s Amazon listing)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “V560 Power”, added 2020-11-24 (read 2026-10-26)

Gearbox GBX Power Elongated, Gen-3 Power Elongated

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleheads: GBX Power, elongated.

Gearbox’s product page lists the elongated GBX Power at 8.0 oz and 16-1/2 x 7-3/8 in, with a 5 1/2 in handle, a 4 in grip, a 16 mm Gen-3 suspended PPE honeycomb core and a raw unidirectional carbon fiber face, and leads with “Ideal for baseline play and two-handed swings”. Gearbox’s Amazon listing says “the longer handle provides room for two-handed backhands and added control.”

Pickleheads (May 25, 2026) writes: “I played with the elongated model but it also comes in a hybrid shape.” Its summary: “The Gearbox GBX Power is a really strong power paddle, especially if you like the Gen 3 stiffer feel over newer Gen 4 foam paddles.” On handling: “Even though I played with the elongated model, I was able to whip it through the air. It’s not head heavy like some powerful paddles.” The review does not comment on two-handed play.

When we checked on 2026-10-26, the listing was sold by Gearbox Sports and shipped by Amazon. This paddle is also in our elongated paddle guide.

Specs (Gearbox GBX Power, Elongated)

• Core: 16 mm Gen-3 suspended PPE honeycomb (Gearbox)
• Weight: 8.0 oz (Gearbox)
• Face: raw unidirectional carbon fiber (Gearbox)
• Size: 16-1/2 x 7-3/8 in (Gearbox)
• Handle: 5 1/2 in; 4 in grip circumference (Gearbox)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “GBX Power Elongated 16mm”, added 2025-10-15 (read 2026-10-26)

Engage Pursuit Pro MX 15.2mm, 5.75 in Raw-Carbon MX

Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. Pickleball Effect: Pursuit Pro MX 6.0 (2023).

Engage’s product page lists the Pursuit Pro MX 15.2 with a 15.2 mm core of “Proprietary Polymer Composite (Control Pro ‘Black’ Technology)”, a raw carbon fiber surface, a 16.5 in length and 7.5 in width, a grip length of 5.75, a 4.25 in grip circumference and an elongated shape, and gives its playing style as “Power & Balance”. That spec tab gives no weight; Engage’s other store listing of the same paddle gives the MX shape as 16.5 x 7.5 in with a 5.75 in handle length and an average weight of 8.0 oz. Engage’s Amazon listing says: “Go for the MX pickleball paddle for added reach, leverage and two-handed backhands, or choose the wider EX paddle for a larger sweet spot, quick hands and forgiving control.”

Pickleball Effect (September 30, 2023) reviewed the Pursuit Pro line, including the thick-core MX 6.0, which it calls 16 mm, with a 5.75 in handle. Engage now sells the MX in 15.2 mm and 12.7 mm and does not say which matches the 2023 MX 6.0, though the USA Pickleball list gives its “Pursuit MX 6.0 Pro” entry a depth of 0.6 in, which is 15.2 mm, and Pickleball Studio (September 29, 2023) lists that paddle’s grip at 4.4 in against Engage’s 4.25 in now, so we cannot confirm the tested paddle is the version sold today. Of the MX 6.0 the Pickleball Effect tester writes: “This is Engage’s elongated and thick core option and the thing is a tank. It feels sluggish and cumbersome to move around.” They add: “It’s more forgiving and softer than the MX. It had a lower launch angle like the MX did so I thought that made the extra power more manageable.” Pickleball Studio disagrees on the swing: “Despite the MX 6.0 having a 123 swing weight which is usually higher than I prefer, I never had any complaints.” Neither review discusses two-handed play; of the 5.75 in handle on the thinner MX, the Pickleball Effect tester writes: “I like longer handles but it was bit excessive.” For this series they also write: “With the swingweights of these paddles being on the higher end, I recommend getting a Lite weight option instead of the Standard.” The listing we link is the Standard weight.

When we checked on 2026-10-26, the Arctic Gold listing we link was sold by RacquetGalaxy and shipped by Amazon. Our 12 mm paddle guide picks the thinner 12.7 mm MX.

Specs (Engage Pursuit Pro MX 15.2mm, Arctic Gold)

• Core: 15.2 mm polymer composite, “Control Pro ‘Black’ Technology” (Engage)
• Weight: 8.0 oz average (Engage’s other store listing of the paddle; the spec tab gives none)
• Face: raw carbon fiber with an inner application layer (Engage)
• Size: 16.5 x 7.5 in (Engage)
• Handle: 5.75 in grip length; 4.25 in grip circumference (Engage)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Pursuit MX 6.0 Pro”, added 2023-06-02, depth 0.6 in (15.2 mm); Engage’s spec tab: “USAP Certified: Yes” (read 2026-10-26)

Diadem Edge BluCore Pro 16mm, 5.7 in Foam-Core Pro

Evidence: Retailer review (sells it), not independent. Pickleball Central: Edge BluCore Pro 16mm.

Diadem’s Edge BluCore page lists the Pro 16 at 8 oz and 16.5 x 7.5 in, with a 235 mm balance point, a 16 mm BluCore core, an 18K carbon face, a 5.7 in handle and a 4-1/8 in grip. Diadem describes BluCore as “a solid EPP foam core” with “a tapered EVA foam ring”. Diadem’s BluCore page does not mention two-handed play.

Pickleball Central, which sells the paddle and is the Amazon seller on the listing we link, writes: “With the Diadem Edge BluCore Pro 16mm we still get all the benefits of the Pro design including the elongated reach of a 16.5” paddle, the extended 5.7” handle for two handers, and the spin friendly 7.5” wide 18K carbon fiber face.” Reddit users disagree: one who bought the Pro 16 calls it “an absolute beast”, while another reply says “People have an idea about and it isn’t great.” (r/Pickleball, June 2026).

When we checked on 2026-10-26, the listing was sold by PickleballCentral and shipped by Amazon.

Specs (Diadem Edge BluCore Pro 16)

• Core: 16 mm BluCore, solid EPP foam with a tapered EVA foam ring (Diadem)
• Weight: 8 oz (Diadem)
• Face: 18K carbon (Diadem)
• Size: 16.5 x 7.5 in; balance 235 mm (Diadem)
• Handle: 5.7 in; grip size 4-1/8 in (Diadem)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Edge BluCore 16mm Pro”, added 2025-08-14 (read 2026-10-26)

JOOLA Perseus Double Vision 16mm, Aramid-Face Perseus

Evidence: Retailer review (sells it), not independent. Pickleball Central: Perseus Double Vision 16mm.

JOOLA’s product page gives “Shape: Perseus | Core: 16mm | Surface: Aramid | Weight: ~7.8 oz | Grip: 5.5″ length / 4.25″ circumference | USAP Certified: Yes” and lists 16.5 x 7.75 in. JOOLA’s Amazon listing says the paddle is thermoformed “with a 5.5″ ergonomic handle”. Pickleball Central lists slightly different figures (8.0 oz average, 7.5 in wide) and labels it “Standard Handle”; we use JOOLA’s.

Pickleball Central, which sells it, writes that “the Perseus Double Vision 16mm is a durable, performance-driven paddle that delivers dependable feel, lively power, and all-court versatility.” We found no independent test of it. JOOLA does not mention two-handed play for this model. Against the JOOLA Vision CGS, the other lower-tier 16 mm JOOLA here with a 5.5 in handle: JOOLA names two-handed shots for the Vision, but it is an older Gen 1 build; the Perseus has an aramid face and no independent test.

When we checked on 2026-10-26, the Bolt Blue listing we link was sold and shipped by Amazon.com.

Specs (JOOLA Perseus Double Vision 16mm, Bolt Blue)

• Core: 16 mm honeycomb (JOOLA)
• Weight: about 7.8 oz (JOOLA)
• Face: aramid (JOOLA)
• Size: 16.5 x 7.75 in (JOOLA)
• Handle: 5.5 in grip length; 4.25 in grip circumference (JOOLA)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Perseus Double Vision 16mm”, added 2025-07-28 (read 2026-10-26)

Frequently Asked Questions

The sources in this guide put it at about 5.5 in or more. ARTI calls about 5-1/2 inches “the practical minimum for a comfortable two-handed backhand” for most players, and a Pickleheads tester finds 5.3 in “shorter than most” for it. Hudef, another maker, suggests at least 5.25 in, and Pickleball Effect’s tester could fit two hands on 5.3 in but says larger hands will want the long-handle version. Every pick here lists 5.5 in or more.

The sources here do not tie thickness to the stroke. JOOLA’s own advice for the Agassi Pro is “Choose 14mm for more pop or 16mm for more control”, and Pickleheads, which played both, liked the control of the 16 mm. Six of our eight picks are 16 mm; the Engage Pursuit Pro MX is 15.2 mm and the Vulcan V560 13 mm. Our best pickleball paddles guide covers both thicknesses.

ARTI says not necessarily: “The second hand already adds stability and power, so you do not need to add it all through paddle weight.” The makers here that publish a weight list 7.8 oz to 8.4 oz, but they do not measure the same way, so compare the figure for the paddle you buy rather than ranking them.

ARTI’s guidance is to size the grip for your dominant lower hand: “you want the circumference to suit your dominant lower hand first — that is the hand doing the steering.” Our picks’ makers list 4 in (Gearbox GBX Power) to 4.25 in (JOOLA, Vulcan, Engage); check the figure for the shape you buy, and an overgrip adds thickness. Our guide to what size pickleball paddle is best for women compares grip and handle sizes in more detail.

No. Elongated describes the face; handle length is a separate spec, and long handles also come on standard and widebody faces, such as the classic-shape Vulcan V560 here. Our long-handle guide compares handle figures across shapes, and our elongated paddle guide covers face shape.

ARTI writes that a 5 in handle is “better for one-handed control players”. Our best short handle pickleball paddles guide covers paddles with compact handles.

On 2026-10-26 the USA Pickleball list showed an entry for all eight models, dated in the table. Seven are under their own model names; the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 15.2mm is under its 2023 name, “Pursuit MX 6.0 Pro”, added 2023-06-02, with a depth of 0.6 in (15.2 mm), and Engage’s spec tab marks the paddle USAP certified. Entries are by model and thickness, so search the list for the exact paddle you buy before a sanctioned event.

The bottom line

Final Verdict

For a tested two-hander, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16mm (check price) has a 5.5 in handle that its Pickleheads tester says has plenty of room for two-handed backhands, and the Diadem Edge 18K Power Pro (check price) is the 5.7 in shape Diadem designed for two-handed backhands, with a WearTesters review of this exact model. For a classic face shape, the Vulcan V560 Power (check price) has a 5-1/2 in handle that Vulcan pitched for two-handed backhands and that Pickleball Effect found comfortable for them. The JOOLA Vision CGS 16mm (check price), Gearbox GBX Power Elongated (check price) and Engage Pursuit Pro MX 15.2mm (check price) are the other picks whose makers name two-handed play, with tests of the 14 mm Vision, the elongated GBX and the 2023 MX 6.0, which one tester found slow to swing. The Diadem Edge BluCore Pro 16mm (check price) and JOOLA Perseus Double Vision 16mm (check price) have long handles but only a retailer’s notes so far.

Whichever you choose, read the handle figure on the maker’s page for the exact shape you buy, and check the approved list for your model before a sanctioned event.

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