$11.69 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- (2) USAPA approved wooden paddles and (2) USAPA approved X-40 pickleballs are included in the set-everything you need to get started!
- COMFORT GRIP: Keep your hands in the game with our form fitting non-slip grip handle
- 7 PLY CONSTRUCTION: The Activator paddle is constructed from a durable 7 ply wood base for durability
- PADDLE WEIGHT: 9.5-10.5 oz. BALL: 74mm and 26g in weight
- X-40 Pickleballs are USAPA Approved and rotationally molded to ensure long court life
Description
The Franklin Sports Activator paddle set is the perfect combination of playability and functionality. The 7-ply wooden design creates a strong base for top-notch play. The handles have superior grip and padding for competitive play while still allowing the player superior comfort. Each paddle has been engineered with plastic edging to maximize the paddles' lifetime. The set includes (2) USAPA Approved X-40 pickleballs designed for outdoor play. Each ball is 74mm and 26g in weight.
Dimensions (Overall): 15.75 Inches (L), 1.2 Inches thick
Weight: 7.9 Ounces
Used For: Pickleball
Frame Shape: Oval
Grip Size: 4-3/8"
Core: Wood
Handle Length: 4.75 Inches
Flex: Medium
Racquet head size: 11 Inches
Material: Wood
TCIN: 80136223
UPC: 025725576647
Item Number (DPCI): 088-01-8449
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.02 inches length x 9.65 inches width x 16.52 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.41 pounds
Return details
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Guests are saying
This pickleball set serves as an excellent introduction to the sport, providing everything a guest needs to explore their interest in pickleball. While it is affordable and suitable for beginners, many guests noted concerns about the durability of the paddles and handles. Despite some quality issues, the set is praised for its fun colors and overall value, making it a great choice for casual play and family activities.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.0 out of 5 stars with 355 reviews
50% would recommend
86 recommendations
Heavy
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Laura - 7 days ago, Verified purchaser
Not great. Spend a little more money for something good.
Pickeball set
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Best AirPods - 22 days ago, Verified purchaser
I like the color of the paddles and the feel for it.
Perfect intro set!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
megan - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
The PERFECT gateway set into such a fun sport! You get everything you need to find out if pickleball is for you (spoiler alert it is). This is that “find something you enjoy” exercise.
Buy nice or buy twice
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Temu paddles - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Actual garbage. Borderline unusable. Clunky and flimsy material, feels like 4 dollar paddles from temu
Poor quality, broke in first game
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
AD - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
This racket is of cheap quality. In our first game itself the edge started peeling off. It is not able to withstand the impact of beginner strocks.
Great purchase
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Edward - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
Enjoyed using them! Great price!
Picketball
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Pickell - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Love them! Good deal !
Broke after 5 games
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Yeyette904 - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Broke after 5 games. It is cheap for a reason
Handle broke off after about 5 games.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Hannah H - 8 months ago
The colors are cute and they worked fine until after about 5 games my handle snapped off. Not the best quality but good if you’re old or won’t be competitive with it.
Broke after 30 minutes
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Luna lovegood - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
DO NOT BUY. For the first 40 minutes of playing pickleball, the racket seemed fine. I was having fun. I'm a 35 year old woman playing for the 2nd time in my life. It's for fun and I'm not going hard. The racket didn't drop and all I hit was the pickleball. Nothing else. Miraculously, the handle broke. It was still attached but super wiggly. Would not recommend.
Girls pickleball racket
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Emily610 - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this for my daughter. I’m advanced tennis player but I never played pickleball before. It feels very low powered and ball bouncing very low. It makes big noise when the ball is hit. It feel hollow and it takes getting used to control the ball. Definitely it is not paddle for serious players. But the price is good.
Heavy, broke early
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
- 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
Seemed okay at first, but didn’t last long. They broke after about 6 times. This paddle (wood) is noticeable heavier than a $40 alternative.
Pickleball set
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Brusehat - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
Awesome deal! Purchased for my grandsons birthday.
Great price, but didnt last long
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Sam - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great price for beginners, but the handles broke off after only 2 months of using them. We only play once a week, so they weren’t even getting heavy use.
a sexed book came with my paddles
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
anonymous - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
this isn’t about the paddles. my package came in early. great! my paddles came in and everything was fine. or so i thought. i ONLY ordered my paddles and nothing more, but what was on top of my paddles? a sexed book for kids called “where did i come from” i did not know the book came with the paddles. or maybe someone just made a mistake. either way, it was the FUNNIEST thing i’ve ever received.
Beginner special
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lola - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
I bought these paddles for my first time playing pickleball. I didn’t want to invest a lot of money not knowing if I’d like it and not knowing anything about equipment. It sufficed for me to play an in promptu game. I would say it’s a cheap beginner paddle. iI your going to play frequently, you’d want to invest in a better paddle
Price is equalvent to quality
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Yuppp - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
I wouldn’t suggest these paddles. After using a high quality paddle, you have to hit the ball very hard for it to go over the net. It seems like these paddles don’t let the ball bounce properly.
New to Pickleball but Even We Could Tell These Paddles were Bad
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Empress Rose - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
We are new to pickleball and wanted an affordable set to try it out. We played with these for a bit but noticed that each paddle is a different weight which makes it harder to play. The blue one is a decent weight but the green one is top heavy and is horrible to play with. I found other pickleball equipment at other stores for a cheaper price, so you should try that instead if you're just starting out.
Great value
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Alyssa - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great product for the price! Includes drawstring net bag, (2) balls & 2 paddles. We’ve used these several times and everything still looks as it did when purchased. Can’t beat the value on this set especially if you’re just playing for fun. It has definitely got us outside more and enjoying time being outdoors having fun.
Dont buy these if youre good at pickleball
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Pickleballer - 11 months ago
Good for your first few games but can not handle the smoke