5 power paddles you have to try

These paddles bring the heat when you want to be aggressive

September 11, 2026

 

Are you a player who likes to hit big serves, drive your third shot and be aggressive at the kitchen line? You’ve come to the right place.

Below you’ll find 5 power paddles that our team has been loving lately, including new arrivals from brands like Luzz and Proton. The Luzz Inferno2 M1 builds on the original Pro 4 Inferno, which has been extremely popular since its release last year, and we feel confident saying the new Proton Coyote is the best Proton paddle to date.

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The RPM Q2 was designed in collaboration with popular paddle reviewer John Kew. It delivers everything we’ve come to expect from full-foam paddles: Big power, a consistent sweet spot and a firm feel on contact.

The Proton Project Coyote was released last month and has already generated a lot of buzz among paddle reviewers and players. It’s a “Gen 3” build that delivers great power and a predictable response off the paddle face, making it a good option for a wide variety of play styles.

We think this is the best Proton paddle yet.

The new Luzz Inferno2 M1 features an upgraded core from the original Pro 4 Inferno, delivering a more uniform feel and added consistency. The Aero-Black surface is also designed to maintain dependable friction through extended play.

The FLiK F1 was released in 2025 and is undoubtedly one of the most powerful paddles on the market. It features a “Gen 4” EPP foam core, and the elongated model is relatively light compared to most elongated paddles (it has a swing weight of ~114). It’s also more than $50 off right now when you use code “KITCHEN” at checkout.

The Friday Aura Pro is a full-foam paddle that delivers great pop in hands battles and big power on full swings like drives and overheads. It features a rubber ring around the core that gives the paddle a slightly more plush/less harsh feel than a lot of other full-foam paddles, which helped us get a good feel for the ball on shots that require more touch. In that sense it is an upgrade from a lot of the foam options we saw in 2025.