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Best Pickleball Paddles for a Two-Handed Backhand

A two-handed backhand needs room for both hands on the handle, which in practice means 5.5 inches or more. We filtered to those handles and ranked them for a player who swings fast and wants spin, the way most two-handers play.

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1
$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
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2
$179.99
SW:119
TW:6.58
Weight:8.3 oz
Power:56.9 MPH
Spin:2002 RPM
Elongated15mmGen 2Firepower Balanced
+Above-average power at 56.9 MPH (66th percentile, avg 56.4)
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
−On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (88th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
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3
$139.99
SW:118
TW:6.21
Weight:8.2 oz
Power:55.7 MPH
Spin:2021 RPM
Elongated16mmGen 1.5Firepower Balanced
+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
+Competitive price at $139.99 (below the $197 average)
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
−Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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4
$179.99
SW:118
TW:6.48
Weight:7.9 oz
Power:56.9 MPH
Spin:2157 RPM
Elongated16mmGen 2Firepower Balanced
+Above-average power at 56.9 MPH (66th percentile, avg 56.4)
+Good spin generation at 2157 RPM (81th percentile)
+Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
−Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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5
$119
SW:116
TW:6.45
Weight:7.8 oz
Power:56.2 MPH
Spin:2020 RPM
Elongated16mmGen 2Firepower Balanced
+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
+Great value at $119 — cheaper than 91% of paddles (avg $197)
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
−Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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Honolulu Pickleball
J6NF
$195
SW:118
TW:6.57
Weight:8.1 oz
Power:56.3 MPH
Spin:2050 RPM
Elongated16mmGen 4Firepower Balanced
+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
+Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
−Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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7
$189.99
SW:122
TW:5.74
Weight:8.2 oz
Power:56 MPH
Spin:1931 RPM
Elongated15mmGen 2Firepower 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
−Low stability — twist weight of 5.74 (15th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
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8
$219.99
SW:118
TW:6.16
Weight:8 oz
Power:59.6 MPH
Spin:2167 RPM
Elongated14.5mmGen 1Firepower Balanced
+Elite power — 59.6 MPH puts it in the top 3% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
+Exceptional pop at 37.9 MPH — top 6% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
+Good spin generation at 2167 RPM (83th percentile)
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
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9
$169.99
SW:117
TW:6.25
Weight:8.2 oz
Power:56.3 MPH
Spin:2038 RPM
Elongated16mmGen 3Firepower Balanced
+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
+Competitive price at $169.99 (below the $197 average)
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
−Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
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Bread & Butter
Filth Elongated
$165
SW:121
TW:6.16
Weight:8 oz
Power:55.8 MPH
Spin:1850 RPM
Elongated16mmGen 2Firepower 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
+Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
−Limited spin at 1850 RPM (19th percentile, avg 1988) compared to newer paddles
−Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long should a paddle handle be for a two-handed backhand?

At least 5.5 inches. Players with large hands often want 5.75 inches or more. Every paddle on this list has a handle of 5.5 inches or longer.

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