Franklin C45 Dynasty 16mm Pickleball Paddle

Pickleball is big with my husband’s side of the family. They are all very sporty and good at tennis in a way I will never be. But I’m getting better at pickleball, especially now that my son can play more independently with his cousins. My husband and I have been taking turns using this paddle from Franklin Sports, which has a sandpaperlike surface designed to give you a better grip on the ball and more control. My husband likes it better than our previous paddle — a stylish but much less expensive one from Recess. I’ve been playing pretty well with this new one and had fewer issues with balls going out on the serve.