Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, and the paddle you play with makes a genuine difference to your game. Too much power and you lose control at the kitchen line; too much control and you cannot generate the pace to pressure your opponents. The right paddle depends on your skill level, your playing style, and how seriously you are competing.
All three paddles in our Pickleball Paddles collection are from AIXO and built with carbon fibre faces - but the construction, core thickness, and performance profile of each is meaningfully different. Here is how they compare.
1. AIXO CP03 Ghost | T700 Raw Carbon Fiber | 16mm · £30
The AIXO CP03 Ghost is the most accessible entry point into carbon fibre pickleball - and at £30 it is exceptional value for a paddle with genuine performance credentials. The T700 raw carbon fibre face delivers real spin potential, while the cold-pressed construction gives a forgiving, stable feel that is particularly well-suited to players still developing their consistency and touch.
The 16mm core is the thickest of the three, which means more dwell time on the ball and a softer, more controlled feel - ideal for dinking and kitchen play. The injected foam walls expand the sweet spot and reduce vibration, making off-centre hits more forgiving.
Specs: T700 Raw Carbon Fiber face · 16mm core · Cold-pressed construction · Injected foam walls · Expanded sweet spot
Best for: Beginners to intermediate players who want a carbon fibre paddle with a forgiving, control-focused feel at an accessible price.
Price: £30 - Shop now
2. AIXO P11A Scorpion Spaceballs | 3K Raw Carbon | 14mm · £45
The AIXO P11A Scorpion Spaceballs steps up to thermoformed construction and a 3K raw carbon fibre face - a meaningful upgrade in both spin potential and power. Thermoforming bonds the face directly to the core under heat and pressure, creating a stiffer, more responsive hitting surface than cold-pressing. The extra grit surface texture bites into the ball harder, giving you more spin on serves, rolls, and drives.
The 14mm core produces a livelier, more powerful response - better for aggressive baseline play and fast-paced rallies. USAPA approved for tournament play. The cosmic blue nebula design is one of the most distinctive in the range.
Specs: 3K Raw Carbon Fiber face · 14mm thermoformed core · Injected walls · Extra grit surface · USAPA approved
Best for: Intermediate to competitive players who want more spin and power than a cold-pressed paddle, with USAPA approval for tournament use.
Price: £45 - Shop now
3. AIXO P14C Reaper Insane Bolt | 18K Raw Carbon | 14mm · £70
The AIXO P14C Reaper Insane Bolt is the flagship of the three. The jump from 3K to 18K carbon fibre is significant - 18K carbon has a finer, denser weave that produces a crisper, more responsive feel on contact, with elite-level feedback that lets you feel exactly where the ball is hitting the face. The raw carbon pro surface texture maximises friction for the highest spin potential in the range.
Like the Scorpion, it uses a 14mm thermoformed core for explosive power - but the 18K face adds a level of precision and touch that separates it from the mid-range. USAPA approved, it is built for players who train and compete seriously and want every technical advantage the paddle can offer.
Specs: 18K Raw Carbon Fiber face · 14mm thermoformed core · Raw carbon pro surface texture · USAPA approved · Maximum spin potential
Best for: Advanced and competitive players who want the highest-performance carbon fibre paddle in the AIXO range for tournament-level play.
Price: £70 - Shop now
Quick Comparison at a Glance
| Paddle | Face | Core | Construction | USAPA | Level | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CP03 Ghost | T700 Carbon | 16mm | Cold-pressed | No | Beginner - Intermediate | £30 |
| P11A Scorpion | 3K Carbon | 14mm | Thermoformed | Yes | Intermediate - Competitive | £45 |
| P14C Reaper | 18K Carbon | 14mm | Thermoformed | Yes | Advanced - Pro | £70 |
Which AIXO Paddle Should You Choose?
If you are new to pickleball or still building your game, the CP03 Ghost at £30 gives you a genuine carbon fibre paddle with a forgiving feel that will not punish off-centre hits - the smartest starting point. If you are playing regularly and want USAPA-approved thermoformed performance with more spin and power, the P11A Scorpion at £45 is the natural step up. And if you are competing seriously and want the best carbon fibre technology AIXO offers, the P14C Reaper at £70 delivers the elite-level feedback and spin potential that separates it from everything below it.
Browse the full range in our Pickleball Paddles collection and find the paddle that matches your game.
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