Let me spin you a tale of how I, the hopeful boyfriend of my girlfriend with two adorable-but-feral nieces, ages 3 and 5, tried to be the cool guy on Mother’s Day with this USAPA-approved fiberglass pickleball set. Spoiler: it was less “heartwarming family moment” and more “backyard dodgeball with extra chaos.” This set, though? Absolute gold for adults—just don’t hand it to toddlers unless you’re ready to star in a slapstick comedy.
So, picture me, all bright-eyed, pulling out this slick pickleball set at my girlfriend’s sister’s place. The kit comes with paddles, balls, and a good-quality case that’s sturdy enough to survive a trip through an airport baggage claim. I’m thinking I’ll set up a mini court, show the nieces what pickleball’s all about, and maybe earn some “best boyfriend” points. In my head, it’s all slow-mo high-fives and cute kid giggles. In reality? I handed those paddles to the girls, and it was like arming gremlins with medieval weaponry.
These paddles are *chef’s kiss* for grown-ups. The fiberglass surface gives a satisfying pop when you hit the ball, and the handles? Oh, they feel nice—comfy grips with just the right amount of cushion, like shaking hands with a friendly lumberjack. Plus, they’ve got some good weight to them—not so heavy you’re winded, but enough heft to feel like you’re swinging something legit. The balls are what you’d expect: standard, bouncy, perforated orbs that do their job without any surprises. But for kids? Disaster. The 5-year-old, who I’m calling Paddle-Wielding Warlord, grabs her paddle and swings it like she’s auditioning for *Gladiator*. First shot, she nearly takes out her 3-year-old sister, Tiny Catapult, who’s just vibing with her own paddle. I’m ducking near-headshots, yelling, “Gentle! Gentle!” while my girlfriend’s cackling so hard she’s got tears.
Then there’s the ball situation. I lob one softly, thinking they’ll tap it back. Nope. Warlord yeets it across the yard like she’s gunning for the moon. It’s gone—probably chilling in the neighbor’s birdbath. Tiny Catapult, not one to be outdone, hurls her entire paddle, which spins through the air like a rogue frisbee. Flowerpots are in peril, my girlfriend’s sister is shouting about her azaleas, and I’m just trying to keep the nieces from turning this into a full-on demolition derby. The case, bless its durable heart, sat there safely holding the spare balls, mocking my poor life choices.
Later, when the kids were safely bribed with ice cream and the adults got a turn, the set shone. My girlfriend and I rallied in the driveway, and those paddles felt like an extension of my arm—smooth, balanced, and ready for action. The USAPA approval means you could take these to a real court and not look like a chump. But for the toddler crowd? Yikes. Get those foam kiddie paddles that can’t double as blunt objects. This set’s a 10/10 for adult fun, with a bomb-proof case and gear that feels pro-level. Just don’t expect the under-6 crew to do anything but turn your yard into a *Mad Max* reenactment.

I Recently took up playing pickleball and these paddles are plenty good enough for me. Though I play regularly, I am not a multiple times a week player, and these have served me well. I think they would be plenty adequatefor the beginner or intermediate player.

Pretty good. Steady

We decided "Hey, might as well get into the Pickleball scene" recently, but didn't want to spend a fortune just incase we were not impressed. Well, it was super fun and now we are hooked. That being said, The MTEN set is a great way to get into the game without breaking the bank. When you can get 2 paddles, 4 balls, 2 over grips, and a carrying case for lower than the price of 1 paddle, I say, "go for it"!
The paddles play great for their price point, but obviously not as great as a high end paddle. The sweet spot is not very large, but when you hit it, you can feel and hear it. If you are off slightly the ball does not travel far. They are light enough to not have much strain while playing, but heavy enough to still create power and not feel cheap. The grips are nice, but adding the over grip made a world of difference for me. It made the grip a little bigger but felt softer as well.
The balls are not the best. I used them to see how they were, but purchased different ones right away. They are hard so they come off the paddle with a lot of force. If you aren't careful, they are very easy to hit out of bounds long. Do yourself a favor and get different balls but keep these as backups.
The case is a nice edition to keep everything together. We like to ride our bikes to the courts, so the case makes it easy to strap to my back for easy transportation. Even if you aren't needing to carry these around, it serves as a nice storage case.
The MTEN paddles are a great starter kit to get you into the game of Pickleball. I wish there were more paddle designs, but I guess it makes sense to keep costs down. If you want to get into the game, go with these and you won't regret your decision.

I was shocked it was delivered the next morning!!! I like the case and 2 paddles with a fun design on them . It has 4 balls and 2 extra handle grips. I like the mesh pouch on the outside of the case. I put my phone, sunglasses and tissues in it. I could use another pouch on the other side too!!! Everything very compact.. now I need some lessons!

Good quality paddles and bag.

These feel great in the hand with the rubberized base and it’s got good weight.
New to the sport and this was awesome