David P.
04/13/26
Verified
Worth every penny!
“The customer service was fantastic and the paddle arrived beautifully packaged. It has become my go-to for competitive play — the spin bite on the raw carbon is the real deal.”
QS1 - Blue
$149.99 USD
Introducing the QS1
Premium Pickleball Paddles,
Handcrafted in Texas.
Carbon fiber face. Honeycomb polymer core. Every Quick Shot paddle is built, tuned, and USA Pickleball approved in our Texas workshop so you get the spin, control, and power of a premium carbon fiber pickleball paddle.
USA Pickleball Approved
Carbon Fiber Face
100% Handcrafted in Texas
QS1
Fast in hand. Clean contact.
Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
Carbon
Face
14mm
Core
~8oz
Weight
Why Quick Shot
Premium pickleball paddles, engineered the hard way.
Most carbon fiber pickleball paddles come off the same overseas production line. We build the QS1 differently — raw carbon, honeycomb polymer core, and a hand-finished edge — because the paddle should feel as premium as it performs.
- 3K twill carbon fiber face
- Raw, textured 3K twill carbon — the gritty surface competitive players want for spin and bite on third-shot drops.
- Handcrafted in Texas
- Every Quick Shot pickleball paddle is thermoformed, tuned, and hand-finished in our Texas shop — not pressed on an overseas line.
- USA Pickleball approved
- Tested to USAP deflection and surface standards so the QS1 is tournament-legal the day you unbox it.
Real Players. Real Results.
4.9 / 5 from 500+ verified reviews
Michael C.
03/28/26
Verified
Best paddle I've ever owned.
“Craftsmanship is unreal. You can feel the difference in the hand the moment you pick it up. My third-shot drops are finally landing where I want them to.”
QS1 - Blue
$149.99 USD
Sarah J.
03/14/26
Verified
Control + spin for days.
“Was skeptical ordering a handcrafted paddle from a smaller brand. One month in, I am a convert. The control on dinks and the spin I can generate on the 3rd shot is unreal.”
QS1 - Pink
$149.99 USD
Emily R.
02/26/26
Verified
Bought it as a gift — he is obsessed.
“Gave the QS1 to my husband for his birthday. He has not put it down since. Quality is evident the second you hold it. The NFC chip for registration is a cool bonus.”
QS1 - Pink
$149.99 USD
Jordan T.
02/09/26
Verified
USAP approved and tournament-ready.
“Played my first sanctioned tournament with the QS1 last weekend. Zero issues with approval, plenty of pop on drives, great feel on resets. Made in Texas and it shows.”
QS1 - Blue
$149.99 USD
Taylor M.
01/22/26
Verified
Softer on the elbow than my last paddle.
“Switched from a 14mm foam-wall paddle that was wrecking my elbow. The 16mm QS1 feels muted in the best way — I can play three sessions a week without icing afterwards.”
QS1 - Pink
$149.99 USD
Carbon fiber advantage
Why carbon fiber makes a better pickleball paddle.
Carbon fiber changed pickleball the way it changed cycling and tennis. A stiffer face returns more energy on contact, and the textured weave grips the ball for serious spin. The QS1 is built around a raw 3K twill carbon fiber face — the standard for premium pickleball paddles.
- More spin
- Raw 3K twill weave creates micro-tooth on contact — the ball bites the face and loads rotation for aggressive topspin drives and rolled dinks.
- Softer sweet spot
- Carbon face + honeycomb polymer core absorbs off-center hits, so mishits still clear the kitchen line with control.
- Lighter swing
- Carbon is stiffer per gram than fiberglass, so we can reach ~8 oz without sacrificing power — faster hands at the net.
Smart paddle technology
Every Quick Shot paddle has an NFC smart tag.
Every Quick Shot paddle ships with an embedded NFC chip. Tap it on your phone to register your paddle, verify authenticity, pull up your warranty, and open Quick Shot Connect — our free pickleball community app for scheduling games, tracking stats, and running brackets.
- • One-tap paddle registration — no serial numbers to type
- • Instant warranty lookup and counterfeit protection
- • Direct handshake with Quick Shot Connect for match stats
Step 1
Tap your phone
Hold the back of your phone to the NFC chip near the throat of the paddle.
Step 2
Open the paddle
Quick Shot Connect launches to your paddle profile with warranty and authenticity.
Step 3
Track your play
Log sessions, stats, and matches — linked to the paddle you played with.
Step 4
Find a game
Use Quick Shot Connect to find local players, schedule matches, and run or join brackets — all tied back to the paddle in your hand.
The QS workshop, Texas
"We stopped contract-manufacturing overseas because it was the only way to control how the paddle actually plays."
Every QS1 is thermoformed, layered, cured, trimmed, and tuned in-house. If a paddle doesn't pass our QA, it doesn't leave the shop.
- Production
- Texas, USA
- QA per paddle
- 100%
- Certification
- USAP
USA-built quality
Made in Texas. Played everywhere.
Quick Shot Paddles is a family-run Texas workshop that handcrafts premium pickleball paddles. That means every paddle is built by someone who plays, every batch is tuned, and every warranty claim comes back to the people who built it.
Paddle Technology
Built Different. By Hand.
Real carbon fiber, precision honeycomb core, and hand-finished edges. Every QS1 is built with materials and attention you can feel from the first rally.
Face
Carbon Fiber
Core
Honeycomb PP
Edge
Hybrid Polymer
Grip
NFC Smart Tag
Ready to Elevate Your Game?
Handcrafted in Texas with premium carbon fiber. Designed for players who want performance they can feel from the first rally.
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