Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia right now, and if you are reading this you are probably thinking about picking up a paddle. Good decision. But with a few different options in front of you, it helps to know what actually separates them, so you are not second-guessing your choice the moment it arrives.
Here is our honest guide.
The short version
If you are brand new and just want to try the sport, start with the Control. If you are playing regularly or know you will be, go straight to the All Court. If you want to feel what a genuinely serious paddle does for your game, the ProPower is worth every cent.
Still not sure? Pick the colour you like. They are all great paddles.
The Ace X1 Control. For players just starting out.
The Control is built for players who are new to pickleball and want to find their feet without overthinking it. It is forgiving, comfortable, and light enough that you are not fighting the paddle while you are still learning the game.
It is a great entry point, and it will not hold you back. But if you already know you are going to stick with pickleball, there is a strong case for starting with the All Court instead.
This paddle is for you if: You have never played before, you are buying your first proper paddle, or you want something to lend to friends when they join you on the court.
The Ace X1 All Court. For players who mean it.
Available in Forest, Maroon, and Navy
The All Court is the sweet spot of the range. It is the paddle most players end up wishing they started with. If you have got any intention of playing regularly, or you have already caught the pickleball bug, this is where you should be.
It is built to handle everything the game throws at you, dinks, drives, blocks, volleys, without specialising in any one thing. That balance is what makes it so good for developing players. You are not fighting equipment, you are just playing.
The three colourways, Forest, Maroon, and Navy, all perform identically. Pick the one that looks right to you.
This paddle is for you if: You are playing regularly, you have outgrown a cheap starter set, or you want one paddle that handles every situation well.
The Ace X1 ProPower. For players who want the best.
The ProPower is in a different category. It is built with aerospace-grade T700 raw carbon fibre, which gives you a crisper, more responsive feel on every hit. The raw carbon surface creates lasting grit for spin. The high-density polymer honeycomb core keeps things stable when rallies speed up.
The result is a paddle that makes your good shots feel better and your off shots feel more controlled. If you are at the stage where you are refining technique, extending your court coverage, and starting to use spin deliberately, you will feel the difference immediately.
It is USA Pickleball Association approved, so it is competition-ready if you ever want to take your game further.
This paddle is for you if: You are committed to pickleball, you play regularly, and you want equipment that genuinely improves your game rather than just keeping up with it.
Still not sure?
Honestly, you cannot go wrong. Every Ace paddle comes with our 30-Day Play with Confidence Promise. Take it to the court, and if you do not love it, contact us and we will make it right. No hoops, no hassle.