When searching for the perfect pickleball paddle, our advice for beginners? Try a fiberglass- or graphite-made paddle first. These paddles should feel comfortable in your hand. And should be light enough to play for hours without killing your arm. We won’t over complicate this. A pickleball is a pickleball. Especially when you’re just starting out. They are basically heavier, more durable wiffle balls. Usually yellow or green. Don’t worry about finding the perfect pickleball just yet.