Best Long-Handle Paddles for Two-Handed Backhands (2026)
Last updated: October 2026
Every pick has a handle of 5.7 inches or more, priced after the code.
For a two-handed backhand, buy a paddle with a handle of 5.75 inches or more.
Elongated is the most popular shape: the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue has a 6" handle, a Tier 1 grit face in independent lab testing and is $175.50 with code PRH. Our top-rated paddle, the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue hybrid, comes with a 6" Extended J2 handle at the same $175.50 with PRH. Under $100, the Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated (5.7") and the EPP Turbo Hybrid LH (5.9") are both $99.99 with PRH. For a widebody, the Honolulu J3CR Crystal Blue has a 6" handle at $175.50 with PRH.
How we tested
Every paddle we cover goes through the same on-court protocol - individual play, head-to-head comparisons, and tournament use before anything gets written down. Every paddle below has a full review on the site; click through to see scores, specs, and the deal we found for each.
The rankings
Each category below links to the full review for that paddle.
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How long a handle you need
Most paddles are built for one hand. Of the 161 paddles in our database with a listed handle, about 7 in 10 are 5.5 inches or shorter. Two hands fit more comfortably at 5.75 inches and up, and 6 inches gives the top hand real room. Every pick below is 5.7 inches or longer, measured the way the brand lists it.
A longer handle moves weight toward your hands, so pay attention to swing weight too. If you are still deciding whether to hit two-handed at all, read our two-handed backhand guide first.
Long-handle elongated paddles
- Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue: 6" handle. $195, $175.50 with PRH. The most power of the three Crystal Blue shapes in our testing, swing weight 111 to 116, and a face that is Tier 1 for spin durability in independent lab testing. UPA-A approved.
- Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated: 5.7" handle. $119.99, $99.99 with PRH. Floating MPP foam with as much power and pop as anything on this list in our testing, on Enhance's ArmorGrit durable grit. Swing weight 116 to 120, so it is the heaviest swing here. USAP approved.
- 11SIX24 Hurache Jelly Bean 2: 6.0" handle. $169.99, $159.99 with PRH. The cheapest 6" handle we list, 2,390 RPM on HexGrit, Tier 1 in independent lab testing. Swing weight 115.2, twist weight 6.0. UPA-A only.
- Aireo Cyclone 16mm: 5.75" handle. $189, $170 with PRH. The lightest paddle on this list at about 7.57 oz, with a swing weight around 113 and about 2,279 RPM. USAP approved.
Long-handle hybrids
- Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue: 5.5" or 6" handle at the same price. $195, $175.50 with PRH. Our top-rated paddle, with a 7.0 twist weight that keeps off-center hits steady. In the 808pickle cart, choose EXTENDED J2 HANDLE LENGTH 6". UPA-A approved, USAP pending.
- Enhance EPP Turbo Hybrid LH: 5.9" handle. $119.99, $99.99 with PRH. Built around the long handle, with a calmer EPP foam core, swing weight 110 to 114 and about 2,300 RPM. Tied with the J3CR for the quickest hands on this list in our testing. USAP approved.
- 11SIX24 Ultre Power 2: 5.75" handle. $209.99, $199.99 with PRH. Flat-top hybrid, about 2,381 RPM, Tier 1 in independent lab testing, twist weight 6.7. UPA-A only. How it compares with the J2CR Crystal Blue.
Long-handle widebody
- Honolulu J3CR Crystal Blue: 6" handle. $195, $175.50 with PRH. Honolulu's square Aero Standard shape, the quickest of the three Crystal Blues in our testing, with swing weight 108 to 113 and twist weight 6.8 to 7.1. Tier 1 in independent lab testing. UPA-A approved.
Also worth a look
- Enhance DUO Hybrid LH: 5.9" handle, $175, $155 with PRH.
- Six Zero Coral Pro Elongated: 5.75" handle, 2,483 RPM, $220, $198 with PRH10.
- 11SIX24 Pegasus Power 2: 5.75" handle on a widebody, $209.99, $199.99 with PRH.
- Volair CMD Hybrid: 5.6" handle, a little longer than most, 2,380 RPM, $179.99, $161.99 with PRH.
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated: 5.6" handle, $109.99, $99.99 with PRH.
Codes
Honolulu, Aireo and Volair: PRH for 10% off. Enhance: PRH for $20 off. 11SIX24 and Vatic Pro: PRH for $10 off. Six Zero: PRH10 for 10% off. All are permanent partner codes. Every code is on our deals page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What handle length do I need for a two-handed backhand?
5.75 inches or more is comfortable for most players, and 6 inches gives the most room. Most paddles are 5.5 inches or shorter.
What is the best long-handle pickleball paddle?
The Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue (elongated, 6" handle) or the J2CR Crystal Blue with the 6" Extended J2 handle (hybrid). Both are $175.50 with code PRH.
Does the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue come with a long handle?
Yes. 808pickle sells it with a 5.5" or a 6" Extended J2 handle at the same $195, or $175.50 with code PRH. Pick the handle length in the cart.
What is the best long-handle paddle under $100?
The Enhance EPP Turbo Hybrid LH (5.9" handle) for control and quick hands, or the Enhance MPP Turbo ArmorGrit Elongated (5.7") for power. Both are $99.99 with code PRH.
Which paddles have a 6-inch handle?
On this list: the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue, J3CR Crystal Blue and J2CR Crystal Blue (6" option), all $175.50 with PRH, and the 11SIX24 Hurache Jelly Bean 2 at $159.99 with PRH.
Related guides
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Brands on this page: Honolulu, Enhance, 11SIX24, Aireo. Codes are on each shop button and on /deals.