Pickleball Paddle – Rally Graphite Pickleball Paddle | Composite Honeycomb Core, Graphite Carbon Fiber Face | Lightweight | Pickleball Sets, Pickleballs, Paddle Covers Available | USAPA Approved

NOTE: I am a S 2.5-3.0 player and have been playing for roughly a year. Have used the following composite and graphite paddles: HEAD, Niupipu, Upstreet, Pickleball Inc, Onix, etc. Am 62 yr old former tennis player with minor arthritis in wrist. Was looking for a lighter paddle because of this.I have Approx 21 hours of play time with my new Rally NX graphite paddle.- Cost: $57 (amazon prime)- Weight: weighed on Post Office scale - 7.10 oz. Very happy that it was lighter than advertised.- Build: I hope it holds up over time.General: Seems very sturdy for such a lightweight paddle. Very light with good balance. Nothing loose.GRIP: I am 6’ with fairly large hands and the 4.25” grip is perfect size for me (was worried I might need an over-wrap). The WINN grip is almost tacky to the touch, a great feature once the hand starts getting sweaty. It has a nice bit of softness to its feel.PADDLE SURFACE: I got the red paddle. I really like the look of the graphic compared to many others. When I received the paddle, I was surprised at how smooth the surface was. Was concerned whether I would be able to put any spin on the ball. Not a problem!EDGING: The edging is no more of a problem with mis-hits than any other paddle I have played with. Both paddle-side and outside edges are rounded. I prefer a slightly more squared off edge. A minor thing.-Actual Use: This thing is noticeably lighter than the paddles I normally use. Easier for me to swing as well as getting into position quicker. More wind resistance than weight resistance.Even with its light weight, the ball will shoot off of the paddle, much like a heavier paddle would. A slight lessening of grip tension allows for very accurate dinks. Dinks are always a work in progress!What surprises me was how well this paddle allows me to put spin on the ball, whether on serve or soft return. Sometimes enough to create side curve in flight. Very happy with this!I guess it has something to do with the core material, but this thing is pretty loud when struck. I especially like this on a hard put-away. I have had opponents comment about the loud strike sound on a hard smash.Conclusion: This is a great paddle. I would say it is much like the ONIX Z5 graphite in the way it feels and plays, but roughly $30 cheaper (I purchased through Amazon). Aside from the VERY minor manufacturing defects (very small surface applique’ wrinkles, edging dimple, and edging unevenness into handle area - these are the reasons I gave it one less star than perfect), I couldn’t be happier with this paddle. It far exceeded my expectations and feel it has already helped with my game skills. I would very much recommend this paddle to anyone looking for a lightweight paddle at a bargain price.UPDATE:Have now been using this paddle exclusively for 8 months. I am a bit of a banger, and was afraid of possible damage to paddle. But this thing is fantastic! I am so sorry they have discontinued this model. It is so lightweight, it's much easier to move around for those 'at the net' slam fests volleys. Haven't found another paddle in the price range that has the ball hitting action that this does. Since I bought mine, I have seen at least 6 people at our club switch to them. They all swear by it. Good job on this one Pickleball Central !

Not very impressed with this paddle. I have had it for just barely over a year and I don't play at all during the winter. The honeycomb in the paddle started to break down and I had a soft spot in the middle top of my paddle. Then I was playing today and hit a shot and the whole handle broke away from the paddle at the neck. I called pickelball central and they told me that these paddles had been known to do that but since my purchase was outside of a year they could not do anything to help me..

After reading all the reviews, I'm really happy I got this paddle. It is super light compared to the "Champion" paddles that our rec center provided. The edge guard is low profile, so it seems to lessen the chance for an edge hit. The grip is a cushioned one, and it feels awesome. The paddle face has a very slight texture to it, which seems to give the ball a little bite for spins. The noise the paddle makes it a little "poppy", but I like it. Gives a good emphasis when I have a slam shot.I have been playing pickleball for just under a year, and finally buying my own paddle will hopefully help me step up my game.If you are looking for a quality paddle, you can't go wrong with this one. I'm super happy with it.(I bought two, one for a freind and he's loving his paddle too )

I’ve been playing with my Rally Graphite for a couple of weeks now, and have really been enjoying the paddle. The weight is nice and light (mine weighed in at 7.1oz). The Winn grip tape is comfortable and grippy, even while sweating. The edge guard adds peace of mind when scooping up low shots. So far, I have only used it for outdoor play, and ball control seems excellent. No dents or dings so far.My paddle came with a slight deformation in the edge guard (see pictures). Not enough to deduct a star, but worth mentioning. It doesn't seem to affect the performance in any way, so I opted to avoid messing with a return. Overall, very happy with it!

Purchased mid-March 2021 and have been playing 1-3 times per week. It is a great combination of power and touch/control. The textured surface allows for adding spin to shots. I've bumped the court a few times and found miniscule damage to the edge guard and the grip is nice(cushiony & tacky). It's my first paddle and I bought it after researching the various paddles/materials/reviews and have not been disappointed. I will soon buy another as a backup/replacement. I've nothing to compare it to other than my competitors' paddles (and my former tennis rackets), but I can confidently state none of their paddles seem to clearly outshine the Rally PX. An excellent value and great paddle thus far.

I have been using this paddle 3 times a week for a year and really like it. The rubber edging comes loose on hard mishits now and the face is quite worn.I ordered another duplicate paddle and soon after using, broke my new Rally Graphite PX at the neck in a collision with another player on a center shot. Pickleball Central replaced my paddle at no cost.I feel like I can get good spin, good power and excellent touch. It may have a bit more vibration than other paddles but that in turn gives you a better feel of the ball for touch. This is a good all round paddle.

Terrible construction of this paddle, the first game playing with it the ball hit off center and clipped the edge and immediately the black edging peeled away from the surface. I had to stop play during the game several times to keep tucking the plastic back into place. They changed the design of this paddle for some reason because I have the exact same one purchased back in 2016 and the black edging it completely different and much more sturdy.

After about 3 weeks, I feel entirely satisfied with this paddle—its weight and the grip are perfect for me, a medium-height woman. I’m still a beginner but I feel more and more in control of my shots, thanks to this paddle.

I'm very happy with this paddle. It's lightweight but not too light, it's USAPA approved (you can go to tournaments with it), and it offers more precision than punch, which is exactly what I was looking for.

Better than other ones I used in the past. Light and has a good response. Not the very best but food for the price. I would of like to see cover come with it for protection when is not used.

I haven't used it enough to know what it really brings to my game.I do like the gritty surface though.

I just started playing with this paddle and I noticed that the top edging is loose