PickleBuddy Gear Reports

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RPM Friction Pro V2 Paddle Review | PBuddy Gear Report 2026
8.5 / 10 Main Squeeze

RPM Friction Pro V2 Paddle Review

Elite spin, a big forgiving sweet spot, and real control in one elongated package. The Friction Pro V2 is the spin king of the...

$249.99 ($212.49 w/ code PICKLEBUDDY)Spin Hands-On Tested Affiliate pick · RPM
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11Six24 Vapor Power 2 Paddle Review | PBuddy Gear Report 2026
8.1 / 10 Solid Pickup

11Six24 Vapor Power 2 Paddle Review

A spin-durable hybrid that holds its grit and rips fast hands, and it costs less than the premium names.

$209.99 ($199.99 w/ code PICKLEBUDDY)Power Hands-On Tested Affiliate pick · 11Six24
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CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid Paddle Review
7.2 / 10 Solid Pickup

CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid Paddle Review

The CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 is the hybrid shape the lineup always needed: elite spin, plush feel, and real speed. The price stings, but...

$280 ($252 w/ code PICKLEBUDDY)All-Court Hands-On Tested Affiliate pick · CRBN
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