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Best Engage Pickleball Paddles
Engage's Pursuit and Pro lines are known for control and a wide spread of shapes and thicknesses. We ranked all 31 Engage paddles in our database with the same 13-dimension engine the quiz uses, set to a balanced intermediate player, so the order reflects measured specs rather than marketing.
1
Engage
Pursuit v2.0$179.99
SW:113
TW:6.32
Weight:7.8 oz
Power:55.2 MPH
Spin:2008 RPM
Hybrid15.2mmGen 1Firepower Control+
−Below-average power at 55.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
2
Engage
Alpha Pro 16$259.99
SW:113
TW:6.21
Weight:8 oz
Power:56.4 MPH
Spin:2085 RPM
Elongated16mmGen 3Firepower Balanced
+Good spin generation at 2085 RPM (66th percentile)
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
+Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
−Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
3
$259.99
SW:114
TW:5.8
Weight:8.1 oz
Power:55.7 MPH
Spin:1995 RPM
Elongated16mmGen 1Firepower Balanced
+Solid pop at 36.85 MPH (77th percentile) for net exchanges
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
+Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
−Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Code: PBSTUDIO — 20% OFF
4
Engage
Profoam$229.99
SW:122
TW:6.4
Weight:8.1 oz
Power:56.5 MPH
Spin:1955 RPM
Elongated14mmGen 4Firepower Balanced
+Heavy swing weight of 122 (88th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
+Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
5
$159.99
SW:117
TW:6.32
Weight:8.1 oz
Power:54.5 MPH
Spin:1940 RPM
Elongated14mm
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
+Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
+Competitive price at $159.99 (below the $197 average)
−Below-average power at 54.5 MPH (bottom 10%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Code: PBSTUDIO — 20% OFF
6
Engage
Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid$259.99
SW:111
TW:6.22
Weight:8 oz
Power:54.1 MPH
Spin:1961 RPM
Hybrid15.2mmGen 1Firepower Soft
−Below-average power at 54.1 MPH (bottom 6%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
−Lower pop at 35 MPH (14th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
7
$279.99
SW:125
TW:6.31
Weight:7.9 oz
Power:55.8 MPH
Spin:2020 RPM
Elongated15.2mmGen 1Firepower Balanced
+Heavy swing weight of 125 (top 5%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
−Very high swing weight of 125 (top 5%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
8
Engage
Pursuit Pro EX$259.99
SW:107
TW:6.64
Weight:7.9 oz
Power:55.2 MPH
Spin:1997 RPM
Standard13mmGen 1Firepower Balanced
+Solid pop at 36.6 MPH (65th percentile) for net exchanges
+Quick hands — swing weight of 107 is in the 13th percentile (avg 114), easy to maneuver
+Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
−Below-average power at 55.2 MPH (17th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
−Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
Code: PBSTUDIO — 20% OFF
9
Engage
Pursuit Pro MX$259.99
SW:121
TW:6.15
Weight:7.9 oz
Power:56.1 MPH
Spin:2012 RPM
Elongated13mmGen 1Firepower Balanced
+Heavy swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
+Thin core (13mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
−Very thin core can feel harsh on mishits and may cause arm fatigue
Code: PBSTUDIO — 20% OFF
10
Engage
Alpha Pro 14$259.99
SW:112
TW:5.96
Weight:8 oz
Power:56.6 MPH
Spin:2097 RPM
Elongated14mmGen 3Firepower High
+Good spin generation at 2097 RPM (68th percentile)
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
+Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Engage paddles are in the ranking?
Our database has 31 Engage paddles priced from $100 to $280. 24 of them have lab-measured power and spin numbers. The top 10 above are the engine's picks for a balanced intermediate player; the quiz re-ranks all 31 for your own game.
Which Engage paddle has the most power?
In lab testing, the Engage Pursuit Pro Innovation 15mm recorded the highest drive speed of the Engage paddles we have data for, at 58.4 mph.
Which Engage paddle spins the most?
The Engage Pursuit EX Pro 13mm measured 2366 RPM, the highest spin figure among the Engage paddles in our database.
What is the cheapest Engage paddle?
The Engage Encore Pro v2 15.2 is the lowest-priced Engage paddle in our database at $100. Prices are list prices at the time we collected the data.
Not sure which one is right for you?
Our quiz matches you to the best paddle based on your play style, skill level, and preferences across all 812 paddles.