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Midweight
Midweight paddles (roughly 7.8-8.4 oz) are the sweet spot most players land on - enough mass for power on drives and blocks, still quick enough for the soft game. If you're not sure where to start, this is it. Browse the middle of our paddles lineup from Selkirk, Joola, Paddletek and more.
How to choose: midweight suits an all-court style and is the safest pick for a first serious paddle. Craving more finesse and faster hands? Look lighter. Want to drive through the ball? Go heavier.
A midweight paddle generally weighs about 7.8 to 8.4 oz. It has enough mass for solid drives, serves and blocks while staying quick enough for the soft game at the kitchen line. That balance makes it the most popular weight class and the best place to start if you're unsure. Compare with our lightweight and heavyweight paddles.
Popular midweight paddles include the Selkirk SLK Halo Control, SLK Halo Pro Max, AMPED Pro Air and Vanguard 2.0 Hybrid; the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik; the Joola Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV and Hyperion C2 CFS; the Gamma RCF Airbender 16mm; and the Babolat XPLR. Choose based on the shape, core and feel you prefer.
Many lines come in control and power versions. Selkirk offers the SLK Halo Control and Halo Power, the SLK Evo Control and Evo Power, and the Vanguard Control and Vanguard Pro. Control versions have a softer feel for dinks, drops and resets, while power versions add pop on drives and put-aways. If you play a patient, soft game, go control; if you like to attack, go power.
Yes. Our midweight lineup includes signature paddles used by top pros, like the Joola Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV, Ben Johns Hyperion C2 CFS and Simone Jardim Hyperion C2 CFS, and the Selkirk SLK Halo Control Parris Todd Signature paddle. Shop the latest Joola Pro V line for Ben Johns' newest paddles.
Yes. Tennis and other racquet players usually feel at home with a midweight, elongated paddle: the extra length adds reach and power on groundstrokes and serves, and the weight feels familiar. Good options include the Selkirk LABS Project Boomstik Elongated, the Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Hybrid and the Joola Hyperion C2 CFS. Pair it with a grip that matches your hand size.
Yes, it's the safest choice for a first serious paddle. A midweight paddle forgives mistakes, gives you enough power without overswinging, and lets you develop both your soft game and your drives. Once you know whether you want more finesse or more power, you can move to a lighter or heavier paddle. Read our paddle buying guide to compare options.