Nettie The Classic
Who This Paddle Is For
all-around
Lifestyle/fashion-forward brand, available at Dick's Sporting Goods.
About the Nettie The Classic
The Nettie The Classic is a widebody-shape pickleball paddle with a fiberglass composite face over a 13mm core. It comes in around 7.8–8.1 oz with a 5" grip. Listed price: $89.99.
Playstyle fit: all-around. The widebody shape favors a forgiving sweet spot.
Lifestyle/fashion-forward brand, available at Dick's Sporting Goods.
Available direct from Nettie and authorized retailers.
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13mm core, fiberglass composite face. Pop on demand without giving up the soft game. Best for players looking for a do-it-all paddle without a sharp learning curve.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 2.0 / 10
- Hand speed
- 6.7 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 10.0 / 10
- Touch
- 2.0 / 10
- Spin
- 1.7 / 10
Bottom 14% of catalog on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
Top 26% of catalog on forgiveness
Bottom 13% of catalog on touch
Bottom 9% of catalog on spin
Who it's for
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nettie The Classic USA Pickleball approved?
Yes — the Nettie The Classic is on the USA Pickleball approved equipment list and is legal for sanctioned tournament play. View the official USA Pickleball listing at https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/entry/4401.
What's the core thickness of the Nettie The Classic?
The Nettie The Classic uses a 13mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a fiberglass composite face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the Nettie The Classic best for?
The Nettie The Classic is best for players who prioritize a all-around game and prefer a widebody shape, in the 7.8–8.1 oz weight range.
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