Babolat XPLR Pickleball Paddle 2025

The pickleball courts are packed and you want in on the fun. Thanks to all-around playability in a user-friendly package, the Babolat XPLR pickleball paddle is the perfect paddle to develop your game as you develop your love affair with pickleball. Benefits:

MANEUVERABILITYUser-friendly fun. A lightweight paddle is easier to swing, so you can focus on learning the game, having fun, and becoming addicted to pickleball!
SPIN Spin to win. Topspin lets you hit harder with increased accuracy, drop 3rds at your opponents feet, and open up the court with angles. Backspin keeps the ball low, can be an effective reset, and makes the ball more difficult for your opponent to attack. RPM Grit technology features the maximum grit allowed by USA Pickleball, so you can generate heavy topspin and deadly slices from any place on the court.
RPM Grit The paddle face features the maximum friction coefficient allowed by USA Pickleball, providing maximum spin. Gritty, rough, and engineered for durability.
PF Handle The Perfect Feel Handle is engineered for performance, perfectly balancing comfort and feel. Inspired by our tennis racquet handle, the shape is loved by beginners, competitive players, and professionals who need to feel confident and connected to every shot.

Paddle Width:
8.2 in. / 208 mm

Length:
15.8 in. / 400 mm

Thickness:
14 mm

Weight:
220g / (7.8 oz)

Player Type:
Beginner-Intermediate

Colors:
Blue/Orange/Black

Composition/Construction:
EVA Enclosed Polypropylene Honeycomb Core / Rough Paint Face Finish (RPM Grit)

Surface:
65% Carbon/35% Fiberglass

Technology:
RPM Grit, PF Handle, Edge Guard

Grip Circumference:
4″ (Babolat Syntec Uptake)

Grip Length:
5″

Edge Guard:
Shock resistant bumper. A strong edge guard to protect your paddle when the game gets rough. 1/5″ overlapping paddle face.

Sport:
Pickleball

Misc:
USA Pickleball Approved / USAPA Approved