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Buying GuidesFoam core, thermoformed, Gen 3, Gen 4: what pickleball paddle jargon actually means
A plain-English Australian guide to the paddle jargon of 2026: foam cores, thermoforming, carbon fibre faces, and the generation labels n...
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Buying GuidesMid-tier vs pro-tier pickleball paddles: is the $200 jump worth it? (Australia 2026)
For most Australian recreational and club players, a good mid-tier paddle ($180-$275) does 90% of what a pro-tier paddle ($350-$500) does...
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Buying GuidesRPM Q2 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated: which pro-tier paddle wins for Australian players? (2026)
For most Australian players, the RPM Q2 wins on value, spin, and connected feel, at $357.50 delivered same-day from Sydney. The Selkirk O...
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Buying GuidesFriday Aura Hybrid vs Elongated: which shape should you buy?
Friday's Aura and Aura Pro now come in two shapes: hybrid and elongated. The hybrid is quicker to the ball and easier to swing; the elong...
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Buying GuidesSelkirk Omni pickleball paddle: shapes, specs and how to pick yours
The Selkirk Omni is a paddle you re-tune by hand rather than buy a fixed feel. Shapes, specs, and how to pick between them.
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Buying GuidesPickleball for beginners in Australia: how to actually start
The honest beginner's rundown: what the sport actually is, what it costs to try, and how to be hitting decent rallies in your first hour.
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Buying GuidesBest pickleball paddles in Australia 2026: our honest picks by play style
There's no single best paddle, only the best one for how you play. Our honest shortlist by play style, all gear we stock and have hit our...
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Buying GuidesFranklin pickleball balls in Australia: the 2026 buying guide
Franklin X-40 outdoor vs X-26 indoor, tournament approval, AU temperatures, and when the 100-pack actually pays for itself.
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Buying GuidesRPM Q2 vs Friction Pro V2: which RPM should you buy?
RPM Q2 (Gen-4 full-foam) vs Friction Pro V2 (Gen-3 honeycomb, Ignatowich): same elite spin, different feel. Specs, who each suits, and wh...
