The paddle you stop thinking about. Drives land where you aimed, resets die short, and a ball caught off the edge comes off like you meant it. Our highest rated paddle, at 4.9 from 900+ owners.
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HOW IT PLAYS
Forget the spec sheet for a second. This is what changes in a game.
You know the one. Slightly late, slightly off the middle, and it floats just high enough for someone to put away. The foam perimeter takes the energy out of that ball instead of handing it back. It comes off soft, stays down, and you stop losing points you technically played fine.
Sixteen millimetres is enough core to absorb pace and put it where you aimed rather than four feet past the baseline. Owners describe it the same way over and over: more controlled, without giving anything up on the drive.
On most paddles that is a dead ball and a look at your partner. Here it comes off close enough to the middle that nobody notices. That is what a reliably big sweet spot actually buys you. Fewer moments where the paddle is the reason.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
THE CORE
Every brand says core technology. Here is the specific construction behind those three shots.
Run a single uniform core to the edge and the edge goes soft. Three foam rings sit around the perimeter here, each doing a different job, so the outside of the face answers the ball the way the middle does. Owners call the sweet spot reliably big. That is where it comes from.
The centre is a honeycomb blend we spec ourselves rather than an off-the-shelf polymer. It keeps the paddle quiet on contact and stops the foam perimeter turning the whole thing mushy. Foam alone is dead. Honeycomb alone is harsh. The blend is the point.
We build a 19mm and a 14mm and both are excellent at what they are for. 16mm is the middle, and the middle is a skill of its own: enough core to absorb pace on a reset, enough spring to give it back on a drive. That is what lets one paddle be genuinely all-court.
Face, walls and throat are thermoformed as a single unit. Fewer seams means fewer places to fail, which is why the paddle still feels the way you remember in month nine rather than going quietly soft.
SIDE BY SIDE
If you are weighing the Ultra against the premium end of the market, here is where the two diverge.
| CPX ULTRA | PREMIUM PADDLES AT $250+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Face material | Raw aramid blended with carbon | Carbon, or a coated finish over it |
| Core | Three foam rings around a honeycomb blend | Commonly one uniform core, sometimes foam walls |
| Core thickness | 16mm, tuned for both ends of the court | Usually 14mm or 16mm, built around one |
| Construction | Thermoformed unibody | Thermoformed or bonded, varies by model |
| Vibration dampening | From the aramid itself | Often an added foam or handle insert |
| Protective cover | Included with every paddle | Usually sold separately |
| Sanctioned play | USA Pickleball Approved, PBCoR 43 | USA Pickleball Approved |
| Price | From $199.97 | $250 and up |
The comparison column describes construction and terms commonly found among premium paddles priced at $250 and above. It does not refer to any single brand, and specifications, warranties and prices vary by model and retailer.
THE WALKTHROUGH
Every Ultra standing side by side, with the details called out on the paddles themselves. The face, the core, the shape and what separates one finish from the next. Watch this and you will know exactly which one you want.
Full dimensionsTHE NUMBERS
A 4.92 inch handle with a 4.21 inch grip circumference, which is a standard size that suits most hands without regripping, and enough length for a two-handed backhand.
Five paddlesTHE LINEUP
The Air is built to last, the Pro is built for touch, the Max is built for pace, the Hyper+ is the flagship. The Ultra is the one for players who want all of it from a single paddle, which is why it is the one we hand people who cannot decide.
RAW ARAMID
Aramid is the fiber used in body armour. It is tougher than carbon alone and it absorbs vibration instead of sending it up your arm. Players with a history of tennis elbow bring this up more than anything else about the paddle, and it is the reason a lot of them are still playing five days a week.
WHICH ONE IS YOU
We would rather you end up on the right paddle than the expensive one. Here is the honest version.
Take the Pro. 19mm, the thickest core we make, and the most forgiving paddle in the lineup on a soft ball. Plenty of players buy it and never want anything else, which is exactly right.
Take the Max. 14mm, thermoformed, elongated, and built to put pace behind a drive. If your game is aggressive, that is the one that suits it.
Take this one. The Ultra is what we hand players who do a bit of everything and do not want to choose between a soft game and a fast one. In the reviews it is the word balance, over and over.
Cover includedIN THE BOX
Grip fitted, edge tape on, cover in the box. Nothing to buy, nothing to set up, and the break-in is short enough that most people feel it on the first session.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 904 reviews.
Two months in and Iโm still loving this paddle. Upgraded from the CPX Max (which Iโd used for 5 months and really liked) to the Freedom Ultra during Prime Day, and itโs been a great switch. Looks sick too โ feels like showing off just taking it out of the bag. Dinking and down-the-line shots feel locked in. Itโs a bit bottom-heavy compared to the Max, but thatโs exactly where the control comes from. Spin is insane. Highly recommend.
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great customer service better paddle:)
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Ddead sexy pickleball paddles! Play like it also.
This is my second CPX ULTRA. Iโve had the orange and Black model for about 7 months. You had a 2 for 1 sale and a friend and I split the order. I loved that paddle and wished I would have just kept both of them. So, when you offered the 2 for 1 on the Freedom pattern I ordered it and am keeping both. It has good pop, but works great up by the kitchen for those dinking rallies. If I want spin it is very effective. Iโm very happy with this paddle. Sincerely Mark Mailahn
Excellent spin control. Light and nimble.
CPX was instrumental in assisting me identify the best paddle for my game.
I love the precision and power although it initially felt a bit heavier than my previous cpx racquet.
Love the power and control!
Nice combination of pop, spin control
I have not played with it much yet, but great texture. I can already feel it helping my spins. Not quite as much pop as my other paddle but that might be a good thing.
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Have played with it twice and love it as much as I love my Joola
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Amazing for spin and power.crafted well
Excellent Paddle,Beautiful and high quality.love it !!!!
It's everything I expected! I have the CPX Max, which I enjoy but wanted more control. The CPX Ultra provides a great balance. Loving it!
It took a couple sessions to get used to but I love the precision and the power it gives me!
Feels great. More pop and good spin
Love to shop at Cpx and love my paddle very light and I enjoyed playing pickleball with my paddle
Love the paddle very much. I get a ton of compliments as well but the performance is awesome it is a BEAST! Thank you for helping me replace the other one, not sure why it got the dead spot, but I am back playing hard again!
CPX Ultra paddle is my best paddle ever.. Highly recommended to all levels.
Love the Ultra racket. Great power and control.
Great paddle for mid power plus control.
It was nice and great control great mobility and good power
Love the paddle! Arrived fast. Everything i expected plus more. Has helped me with the power shots and better control.
I love how this paddle feels, itโs control and power..
The new paddle has some good pop to it. Can you recommend anything to make the grip easier to hold when your hands get sweaty?
great paddle
This Ultra paddle exceeded my expectations! The handle was not plastic but instead was a leather like material which made it less slippery and my hand did not sweat as much. also did not require any time to break in the paddle and it improved my game immediately after I started using it. My game has continuously improved since purchasing this paddle.
I played Pickleball a dozen times with a standard $69 paddle,after experiencing frustrations I started asking others questions about their paddles. After reviewing multable company web sites I was impressed with yours. I realized my athletic ability at age 70 still can compete agianst 40 plus year olds. The Ultra paddle provideded more power,slices with every shot. It has elevated my play from beginners/intermediate players to 3.5 and 4.0 players within weeks. The Ulta paddle handle is a perfect fit. Spending 3 months a year in Grand Cayman I became a member of Grand Cayman Pickleball Club/worlds largest with 10,000 members. In July I travel to San Clemente California to play with a friend who I also purchased a Ulta paddle for. Your paddle is a perfect match for improving cardiovascular,reducing stress and improving balance/eye hand coordination! Thank you
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I used it in a tournament today! I absolutely loved it!
Great paddle, great customer service.
A friend bought this paddle and now 8 of us have it. Love it! The full sweet spot is the best!
Love the graphics and the response of the ball off the paddle.
Thank you for standing behind your paddles. Iโm going to order the hyper plus this weekend.
Really great experience with CPX! Really nice paddles! The best paddle I played with!๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
THE LINEUP
Core thickness is the clearest way to explain the range. The Pro is built for touch, the Max for pace, and the Ultra sits between them for players who want both.
16MM ยท DURABILITYAirClassic shape, built to take a beating.
$99.97
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19MM ยท CONTROLProThickest core we make. Touch at the kitchen.
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14MM ยท POWERMaxThermoformed and elongated. Real pace.
From $159.97
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16MM ยท ALL COURTUltraThe Goldilocks number. Does everything.
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FLAGSHIPHyper+Hyperfoam X core, biggest sweet spot.
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QUESTIONS
Three foam rings layered around our own honeycomb blend, at 16mm. The foam rings sit toward the perimeter so the outside of the face responds like the centre does, which is what gives it the wide sweet spot. The honeycomb blend in the middle keeps it from going soft. Foam on its own is dead, honeycomb on its own is harsh, and the combination is the whole idea.
Because we build a 19mm and a 14mm and we know exactly what each one is brilliant at. The Pro at 19mm is the softest, most forgiving paddle we make. The Max at 14mm is the fastest. 16mm is the Goldilocks number in between, which is why the Ultra can honestly be called all-court.
11.6 inches long by 7.48 inches wide, 16mm thick, weighing 8.2 oz. The handle is 4.92 inches with a 4.21 inch grip circumference, which is a standard size that suits most hands without regripping.
Elongated means longer and therefore narrower than a widebody. You get reach and a higher balance point, and enough handle for a two-handed backhand.
Short. Owners consistently describe it as immediate or a couple of sessions, and several mention the balance feels right out of the box. If you are coming off a much lighter paddle, give it a week.
No. Same core, same aramid face, same 16mm elongated shape across all seven, so they all play identically. What changes is the finish and how many we made. Launch Edition at $199.97 is the original run and the best value.
Three go further than paint. Azure has a brown Alcantara suede handle, Titanium ends in machined titanium, and Gold in a machined gold cap. Those are materials rather than colours, which is why they sit at the top.
If almost all of your game happens at the kitchen line, the Pro is the more forgiving paddle and it costs less. Take it and enjoy it. If you are driving from the baseline as much as you are dinking, the Ultra is the one built for both.
We are not going to promise anything medical, but aramid absorbs vibration rather than transmitting it, and owners with a history of tennis elbow mention that more than any other feature on this paddle. If harsh contact is what stops you playing, it is the one in our lineup worth trying.
Every Ultra is covered against manufacturing defects. If you want cover for the everyday stuff, bumps, scrapes and normal wear for as long as you own it, the Lifetime Warranty add-on covers that too.
USA Pickleball Approved and PBCoR 43 Certified, so it is legal in every sanctioned tournament. Orders placed on a business day ship the same day from Chicago with free shipping, usually landing one to two business days later.
WHY THE ULTRA
More than nine hundred players have rated the Ultra and it comes out at 4.9, our highest. The reason they give is almost never a spec. It is that the paddle stopped being something they had to manage, and the game got easier to play.
