Pickld Starter Set: 2 Six Zero Quartz Paddles + Franklin Balls + Covers

The pickleball starter set we would put two new players on. Two Six Zero Quartz paddles (pick your colour), a 3-pack of Franklin X-40 outdoor balls and a cover for each paddle. No net, because most people start on a club or council court that already has one. If you need the net too, look at the Value Set.

What's in the set

• 2 × Six Zero Quartz Pickleball Paddles: 16mm carbon-face entry paddle with a control-leaning all-court feel. The paddle we hand people who ask what to start on. Choose your colour.
• 1 × Franklin X-40 Outdoor Pickleballs, 3-pack: USAPA tournament-approved, the official ball of the US Open.
• 2 × Pickleball Labs Paddle Covers: neoprene sleeves so the faces survive the boot of the car.

Why buy the set

• Bundle to save: buying the paddles, balls and covers separately comes to $250.85; as a set, it's $238.95.
• A real paddle, not a bundled throwaway: the Quartz is the same paddle we sell on its own, so the set is still worth owning after your first season.
• One order, one delivery: paddles, balls and covers arrive together.

How the paddles play

The Six Zero Quartz is a 16mm widebody with a T300 raw carbon fibre face, at about 224 g. In plain terms: a big sweet spot, a soft touch at the kitchen and enough grip on the face to start learning spin. It leans control and all-court, which is what a new player needs, because keeping the ball in play wins far more points in the first year than hitting it hard. It is also the paddle people keep as a spare once they move up, so nothing in this set is wasted.

Who it suits

• Two people starting together who play somewhere a net is already up: a club, a council court or a lined tennis court
• A player with their own paddle who wants a second one for a partner or a guest
• Anyone giving a pickleball set as a gift who is not sure a net would get used

Starter set, or something smaller

If the budget is tighter, the Franklin Dagger Set gets two people onto a court with USA Pickleball approved fibreglass paddles and four X-40 balls. The difference is the paddle: fibreglass is forgiving on day one, and a raw carbon face like the Quartz is the one you will still be happy with a year in. If you would rather choose each paddle yourself, start with our beginner pickleball paddles.

Specs at a glance

• Paddle core: 16mm, carbon face
• Paddle shape: Widebody, control-leaning all-court
• Ball hole count: 40, precision-drilled, USAPA approved
• Shipped weight: around 805g

Free Australian shipping over $150. 30-day returns on unused gear. Pickld is an authorised Six Zero and Franklin dealer in Australia. Not sure it's the right starting point? Hit reply and you'll get Ben or Chris.

Still comparing? See every pickleball set we stock, or read the pickleball set guide for the reasoning behind each one.

Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $150. Flat $9.99 under $150 ($19.99 for bulky items like nets and ball machines). Order by 12pm Mon to Fri and it ships the same day from our Sydney warehouse. Pickup is an option at checkout.

Returns. Unplayed and still in its original packaging? You have 30 days to send it back. If you've played with it and aren't loving it, talk to us. We can't promise a return on used gear, but we'll do what we can to help you find the right fit. Anything faulty is covered separately, and we'll look after that with the maker. Full returns policy.