pickleball glossary
What is a Paddle in Pickleball?
A pickleball paddle is the solid bat used to hit the ball. Smaller than a tennis racquet, no strings, made of composite or graphite materials. Different paddle shapes and weights suit different play styles.
Example in a match
You pick up a 7.8oz graphite paddle and start hitting. Most pickleball paddles weigh 7-8.5oz.
Pickleball scoring with Volley
Volley scores pickleball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Paddle".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a paddle in pickleball?
A pickleball paddle is the solid bat used to hit the ball. Smaller than a tennis racquet, no strings, made of composite or graphite materials. Different paddle shapes and weights suit different play styles.
Does Volley handle paddle automatically?
Yes. Volley's pickleball scoring engine handles every standard rule including paddle. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more pickleball terms?
The full Pickleball glossary is at /pickleball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.