#1A tierUS$99.99approx.
Spartus Spitfire Elongated
Power 8.5 · Control 5.5 · Spin 9.5 · Forgiveness 8.5
Buying guide
Best pickleball paddles under $150 (AUD)
The sub-A$150 bracket is where value lives. You will not get the latest thermoformed core, but you can absolutely get a paddle that holds its own in social and club play.
These are ranked on overall published scores so a cheap paddle with a weak spot does not sneak in on price alone.
5 paddles worth shortlisting
How these were picked
Every paddle with a listed Australian price at or under A$150, ranked by the sum of its published metric scores. Scores are aggregated from public review sources and refreshed by a weekly scraper — they are a starting point for comparison, not a lab measurement.
Common questions
- Is a $150 paddle good enough to compete?
- For social and most club-level play, yes. The gap to premium paddles shows up most in spin durability and stability on off-centre hits.
- What do I lose by staying under $150?
- Usually edge foam, a more durable raw-carbon face and tighter manufacturing tolerances. You rarely lose outright playability.