Paddle Review–Wild Monkeys Pickleball Spirit X, Prima Ghost X, and Sobek
Wild Monkeys recently dropped three brand-new amazing paddles—Spirit X, Prima Ghost X, and Sobek. And we’ve got the inside scoop to find out which of these paddles if the right fit for you?
Whether you're chasing power, control, or that perfect all-around feel, there’s something in this lineup for every kind of player. We handed these 3 new paddles to our PicklePlay ambassadors and asked them to put each one to the test. What did they love? What surprised them? And which paddle earned a permanent spot in their bags? Click here to find out.
No matter which of these new cutting-edge paddles you choose, they can enhance your game each in their own way. And, they are all officially approved by USAP, meeting all standards for official tournament play!
Let's start by reviewing the features that our ambassadors liked about each paddle.
Spirit X paddle
- Overall power and control (in particularly power on drives and serves)
- More control on dinks at the line
- Premium grip is awesome
- Elongated frame (this is ideal for players with a tennis background)
- Great price point
- Thinner handle (especially for players with smaller hands)
Ghost X paddle
- Good weight balance
- Texture is perfect for maximizing spin
- Premium grip with moisture control for better traction
- Sleek Design
Sobek paddle
- Longer 6 inch handle which is great for two handed backhands
- Light paddle head which makes it very maneuverable at the net
- Good balance of control
- Top tier spin
- Effortless power for overhead shots and drives
- Good pop at the net
- Precision control
All 3 of these are great paddles at great price points and our ambassadors loved playing with them. Their top two picks were Spirit X and Sobek with Spirit X taking our overall #1 spot.
All Wild Monkeys paddles come with a lifetime warranty giving you peace of mind knowing your gear is covered. With their quality and price points, you can't go wrong with any Wild Monkeys paddle!
Choose your top pick and SAVE 20% OFF your next Wild Monkeys order with code: WMPLAY20. (limit of 1 use per customer)
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