My wife and I started playing just five months ago. I play at about a 3.5-4.0 level. My wife is more at a 2.0-2.5. While we started with a standard Amazon paddle, we’ve been able to test out quite a few different paddles from friends who are full in on the pickleball scene. Just to give an idea of paddle preferences, I am a fan of the Legacy Pro and Six Zero Double Black Diamond (which I now own), while my wife loved the feel of the Ace Club paddle and Vatic Pro Prism Flash. First off, packaging was beautiful compared to other paddles that just come in a shipping envelope. This paddle came in a premium box with magnetic closures. Definitely a nice gift for any family or friends who love pickleball! We got the paddle almost 4 weeks ago and wanted to play with it for a while before writing a review. Although my wife primarily uses the paddle, I played with it several times. The textured weave on the paddle face really added to my spin and control. Definitely, made a difference. I like control paddles and this surely is a nice balance between power and control. I will talk more about how I notice a change in my wife’s game since she uses it more. Her returns are so much better and controlled. In her words she “gets much more accuracy with this paddle”. She’s able to serve the ball where she wants it and the elongated handle allows for those 2 handed backhands that she’s been working on. Also, the handle grip feels very premium and comfortable. She hasn’t had any problems with it slipping, especially during those long hours on the court! As for kitchen play, she’s been able to maneuver really well at the net with how light the paddle feels. Her dink game has surely improved since she’s been using the paddle. Overall, I think that the P-One is a good control paddle with a nice pop to it. My wife adjusted quickly to the paddle during the 1st week and her game has surely improved a lot over the last month. I’d surely recommend this paddle to anyone form beginner to advanced. It has very similar performance and quality compared to more expensive paddles and is surely an upgrade from any entry level paddles on the market. Read more

I just started playing pickleball about 3 weeks ago, and I got a cheap $15 paddle from amazon and it wasn't the best since the grip wasn't the best and the surface was rock hard. I love the feel for this paddle, after just playing with it for 2 days for multiple hours I felt so much better on the court. It offers great spin off your serve and playing backhand shots is much easier. The ball also hit the paddle without making such loud sounds, like the paddle I used previously. After renting a few paddles to test and try them, I would say this paddle is just as good if not better than the Ben Johns $250 paddle that is sold in most retail stores. The $98 price point for this paddle is affordable for the regular player and the quality is top tier. The high-grit carbon fiber on this paddle is very nice, and it offers great ball control. I had very few faults off my serve, and i was able to keep the ball low over the net. Another cool thing is the design of the paddle, I chose 'Design 2' as it had the companies name Nicol written on both sides of the paddle. I thought that was a great addition to a already wonderful product. Also the packaging the paddle came in is top class, the long box with magnets as you open and close it are amazing! If your in the market for a paddle, definitely give this one a go I assure you won't be disappointed and will continue to use it. Read more

Background - 4.5 player here who bought this paddle for his girlfriend but is seriously considering picking up another one once my current paddle needs to be replaced. I currently play with a Gen 1.5 carbon fiber control oriented paddle. (think Hyperion, Vatic Prism) and I’ve played/test a bunch of the Gen 2 carbon fiber paddles currently hitting the market. I gravitate towards control/plush paddles as a former tennis player because I generate plenty of power and would rather have more touch at the net. Packaging - While not the most important trait, I was genuinely impressed with the packaging. It comes in a pretty sleek box with a magnetic cover. I’ve bought plenty of paddles in the past, which came just in bubble wrap or a normal padded cover. Again, I don’t buy paddles for the case/packaging but it was a good indicator of the quality/care that the manufacturer put into this product. Surface/Grit - This is a carbon fiber face with woven grit. Very happy with the grit on the paddle. We could tell that the grit was not a “spray on” type grit that you find on fiberglass paddles commonly sold in sporting good stores. No problems with the surface/grit. Surface face appears to be standard size. Handle - No issues with the handle, it is an elongated handle so if you have a two handed backhand like myself, no issues. Not too much to say here, my girlfriend did like that it was very plush. Spin/Power- Spin was fantastic for me, likely from the woven grit. I was able to generate good slice and topspin with this paddle. I’ve definitely used paddles with more pop/power but I was able to generate plenty of depth and power from this paddle. I would definitely consider this a control oriented paddle which I do like. Net/Kitchen Play - I found the paddle very maneuverable at the net and was very impressed by the touch of the paddle. I like the plush feeling of this paddle feels very much like the Hyperion. I was hitting very solid dinks thanks to the touch offered from the paddle. Overall, my girlfriend will be playing with this as her primary paddle and I would feel completely comfortable taking this paddle into a tournament. I’ve played with many paddles from the “big” brands like Joola and Electrum and find this paddle to be level with those at a lower $100 price point. If you’re looking to upgrade from your cheap Amazon set or looking to find a more affordable option compared to a $200+ paddle with very little loss in performance. I believe this is a great choice. Read more

Ottima per gioco di controllo e palle corte o lunghe ma sempre precise, discreto spin ma non è una racchetta nata per spingere; la uso nelle partite meno impegnative, la ornia compagna e le mie amiche di livello medio la trovano ottima! Read more

This paddle has not disappointed, and for an intermediate to advanced player, it offers quality performance that rivals more expensive paddles. I have played regularly with the Joola Hyperion and the Diadem Warrior 2 and have trialed the Vatic Pro V7 (all of which have been terrific, with various pros and cons), and this Nicol P-one paddle really offers a lot of strengths in this tough market. Unrelated to the paddle performance, I do have to say that the packaging was very sleek and well-designed, and I enjoyed the experience of opening the box upon its initial arrival. With that said, it would be nice to have more options for interesting paddle designs, since I found the choices to be quite bland (design 1 was sold out at the time of my purchase). Not that aesthetics are the most important for selecting a paddle, but why not have both quality performance and a fun design? On to the actual paddle performance. The paddle feels relatively light, which does allow for good swing speed, plus there is the aerodynamic curved shape of the paddle that is also supposed to allow for greater swing speed and swing efficiency. I did not notice that much difference in power while using this paddle, but I think a lot of power is dependent on technique with less contribution from the paddle itself. However, I felt that there was a great degree of control with this paddle, and I think this was one of the greatest strengths that I noticed immediately. The sweet spot is reasonably large, although not quite as large as other paddles I have played with. Finally, the grip was very comfortable, and since I prefer a two handed grip for the majority of my backhands, the length of the grip was perfect for this. Overall, I do think this is good quality paddle that was very easy to adjust to. I felt like it offered superb control and allowed for great swing speed. This is a really great option that won’t break the bank if you are interested in upgrading from entry level paddles. Read more