October 2026 Paddle Roundup: Full Foam, Tougher Grit and a Surprise Team-Up

October is turning into one of the busiest paddle months of the year, and the releases share a theme: brands are chasing paddles that feel the same in month six as they did on day one.

The big idea: surfaces that last

Spin-heavy raw carbon faces made the last two seasons exciting, but players kept complaining that the texture wore smooth. This month’s launches answer that with tougher grit finishes. Holbrook’s Fuze VantaGrit promises extra control from a new grit, Enhance is putting its ArmorGrit surface on the MPP Turbo at roughly $100, and RPM’s Jade, the brand’s first MPP paddle, uses a durable grit too.

Full foam keeps spreading

JOOLA’s Power FX is the company’s first full-foam paddle, and it lands as foam keeps replacing polypropylene honeycomb across the market. The pitch is a bigger sweet spot, less vibration and steadier energy return, which is why foam shows up in so many fall releases.

Two names worth watching

Bread & Butter’s Loco 2 is reportedly a joint release with Selkirk, an unusual pairing of two big brands. Gearbox’s Pressure X is being called the most technically advanced paddle of the month. Neither has full specs yet, so wait for hands-on reviews before you pay up.

How to save on the next paddle

Bread & Butter shoppers can use code MTPICKLE for up to 15% off. Other brands have working codes too, all listed on our coupon page, and our paddle tier list shows where the proven models rank. If you want a complete shortlist, start with our 10 best paddles of 2026.