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Control Pickleball Paddles

If your game is all about precision, resets, and kitchen dominance, our Control Paddles give you the steadiness and touch you need. Kahuna (16mm) and Makai (16mm) both deliver buttery-soft feel with a huge, predictable sweet spot that keeps you in every rally.

Why Players Choose Control Paddles

Find your calm in the chaos.

Best For

Soft-Game Specialists

Built for steady, patient players who win points through resets, dinks, and perfect placement.

Play Style

Touch-First Play

Excellent for slowing down fast exchanges, controlling tempo, and keeping the ball low and precise.

Skill Level

All Levels

Great for improving players who want more control and advanced players who prize consistency at the kitchen.

How Control Paddles Perform

• Gentle, predictable touch at the kitchen

• Smooth, controlled resets when rallies get fast

• Reliable placement on dinks, drops, and blocks

• Less pop = more accuracy and confidence

Control Paddle Tech

Thicker, stability-focused cores that soften impact

Raw carbon surfaces for predictable, muted feedback

Balanced design for quick hands without jumpiness

Large sweet spot that forgives small mis-hits during kitchen battles

Who Control Paddles Are Made For

• Players who prioritize placement over power

• Kitchen tacticians who love patient, controlled points

• Players adapting from beginner to soft-game-first strategy

• Anyone who wants fewer surprises and more consistency

Want a more explosive option?

Explore our Power Paddles →

Control Paddle Specs

Carbon Fiber provides more even energy distribution across the paddle face and the core thickness determines how much dwell time the ball has on the paddle, resulting in better control, more touch and easier resets.

SpecKahuna 14 mmKahuna 16 mmMakai 16 mm
Surface / FaceRaw Carbon FiberRaw Carbon FiberCarbon Fiber
CorePolypropylene HoneycombPolypropylene HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb
Thickness (mm)14mm16mm16mm
Weight (oz)7.8-8.1 oz7.9-8.3 oz7.8-8.2 oz
ShapeElongatedElongatedElongated
Grip Circ.4.25"4.25"4.25"
Handle Len.5.50"5.50"5.50"
USAP ApprovedYes Yes Yes
StylePower / SpinTouch / ControlStability / Touch
Skill LevelAdvanced / IntermediateAdvanced / IntermediateIntermediate

Chill Pickle Paddle Specs

Kahuna 14 mm

14mm – Agile / Power
Surface / Face
Raw Carbon Fiber
Core
Polypropylene Honeycomb
Thickness (mm)
14mm
Weight (oz)
7.8-8.1 oz
Shape
Elongated
Grip Circ.
4.25"
Handle Len.
5.50"
USAP Approved
Yes
Style
Power / Spin
Skill Level
Advanced / Intermediate

Kahuna 16 mm

16mm – Stable / Touch
Surface / Face
Raw Carbon Fiber
Core
Polypropylene Honeycomb
Thickness (mm)
16mm
Weight (oz)
7.9-8.3 oz
Shape
Elongated
Grip Circ.
4.25"
Handle Len.
5.50"
USAP Approved
Yes
Style
Touch / Control
Skill Level
Advanced / Intermediate

Makai 16 mm

16mm Stability / Touch
Surface / Face
Carbon Fiber
Core
Polypropylene Honeycomb
Thickness (mm)
16mm
Weight (oz)
7.8-8.2 oz
Shape
Elongated
Grip Circ.
4.25"
Handle Len.
5.50"
USAP Approved
Yes
Style
Stability / Touch
Skill Level
Intermediate

Why Players Love Chill Pickle

High-tech paddles with tropical style

Performance Meets Paradise

High-tech paddles with tropical style

Paddles Built to Last

Paddles Built
to Last

Lightweight and durable designs

Technology for beginners to advanced

Something For Every Player

Technology for beginners to advanced

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