Enhance Turbo Series Review: A New King of $99 Pickleball Paddle?

Update: The Hybrid Turbo MPP drops today at 7 PM EST.

It comes in a 16.3 x 7.7 flat-top shape similar to the Joola Kosmos, so it plays more like an elongated paddle while still maintaining the stability, control, and maneuverability you expect from a hybrid. With a 6.9 twist weight and 112 swing weight, it offers a really balanced mix of reach, stability, and fast hands.

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The Brand Behind the Paddle

Before I get into the review, I think it's good to know where Enhance Brand came from, because this isn't some faceless paddle brand. The founders, Connor Hance and Drew Baird, met as competitive junior tennis players, playing each other at the National Championships in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They went on to become D1 teammates at UCLA, then roommates, and eventually business partners. The whole thing started with YouTube coaching content and viral pickleball instructional videos. Connor is literally the most-viewed pickleball coach on the internet, and Drew taught himself video editing during quarantine and turned out to have a gift for making content that actually converts.

Their first real product wasn't a paddle at all; it was the Dink Master, a freestanding training wall that blew up on social media and became their flagship. From there, they tried their hand at paddles, and their first couple of models were essentially Gen 2-style paddles modeled from what was already working in the market. They sold okay, but they weren't moving the needle. Connor himself has said that engineers start most paddle companies, and they were just two tennis players who made good videos.

Then came the Enhance Gen 4.5, which was their first paddle that actually turned heads. It was a solid, well-balanced all-court foam paddle that showed they were serious. But the real surprise was the DUO. That paddle genuinely shocked me. The patent-pending DuoFoam Ridge Core, the EPP and EVA dual-foam construction, the ridge architecture that added trampoline effect and power while staying within USAP limits, was a truly revolutionary paddle that proved Enhance could innovate, not just iterate. The DUO turned heads across the industry and put Enhance on the map as a legitimate paddle brand, not just a training aid company.

And now, the Turbo. The Turbo is Enhance, proving that they can change the market. A full floating foam core paddle with premium CFC layup, raw T700 grit, internal perimeter weighting, and two core material options, all for $119.99 MSRP and $99 with a SLICE20 code. That is genuinely groundbreaking for this price segment.

The Test

I tested the elongated versions of both the Enhance Turbo MPP and the Enhance Turbo EPP, side by side, for two weeks. Keeping the comparison apples-to-apples mattered to me, and if you're only reading this to find out who wins, it's the MPP. Not close.

That doesn't mean the EPP is bad. It's a good paddle. But the MPP is the one that made me stop thinking about the paddle and start thinking about my next shot. And honestly, that's the highest compliment I can give any piece of gear.

The Feel

The first thing that hit me with the MPP was the sound. That deep, hollow thonk that MPP cores are known for, it was there right out of the wrapper, and it only got better after a few sessions as the paddle settled in. The face has this soft, elastic, trampoline-like quality where you can genuinely feel the ball sink in before it kicks back out. Pocketing is excellent. Drives feel smooth and loaded. Counters feel clean. Drops feel forgiving. It's the kind of response where you take your first swing and think, "Oh, okay, this is different."

The EPP, by contrast, feels firmer, more planted, more direct. It's not a bad feel at all. If you've played EPP foam paddles before and you like that connected, control-first sensation, the EPP Turbo delivers exactly that. But for me personally, the MPP has more character. More feedback. More personality. The kind of paddle that actually tells you something when you hit the ball.

After a few sessions, the MPP broke in even further; the pop softened slightly, the dwell got deeper, and the paddle settled into this buttery, confident zone where every centered hit just felt right. I've heard other players in the community describe the same thing. One person I play with said their MPP finally settled into the deep thonk and became more dwellly overall, and that the pop softened into something more controlled and comfortable. That matches my experience perfectly.

The EPP, by contrast, feels firmer, more planted, more direct. Where the MPP seduces you with feedback and personality, the EPP earns your trust through consistency and crispness. If you’ve played EPP foam paddles before and you like that connected, control-first sensation, the EPP Turbo delivers exactly that and then some.

What I want to emphasize here is that the EPP isn’t just the “other” option in this lineup. It’s a genuinely capable paddle on its own terms. The poppier response gives you clean energy transfer on drives, a more immediate feel on volleys, and a directness that some players will straight-up prefer over the MPP’s dwell-heavy character. If you’re a player who likes to feel connected to the ball at all times and who wants to know exactly what’s happening at contact, the EPP gives you that in spades.

The Handle

This is one of those details people overlook, but the handle on the Turbo line is genuinely well done. It just feels right in hand. Not chunky. Not weird. Not something I have to talk myself into. It feels easy to maneuver, comfortable on exchanges, and natural on both one-handed and two-handed shots. That part matters a lot to me, because if a paddle doesn't feel right in hand, it never really disappears while I'm playing. With the Turbo MPP, the handle plus the overall response made it feel easy to trust right away. The 4.1-inch grip circumference paired with the 5.7-inch handle length just disappears in my hand. That matters because if the handle feels wrong, the paddle never fully clicks, no matter how good the face is. Both the MPP and EPP share this handle, and it's an easy win for the whole line.

The Grit and Spin

The Turbo uses a raw T700 carbon fiber grit surface, and out of the box, it is noticeably grittier than both the Ronbus Quanta and the Vatic V-Sol Pro. The foam core's dwell time, paired with that surface texture, gives you solid bite on drives, rolls, and serves. I can shape the ball, get good dip, and put real action on kitchen rolls without having to overwork my swing. Between the dwell and the grit working together, this paddle generates spin that punches above its price class.

The real question is grit durability, and that's the one thing I'm still watching. Grit fade is the silent killer with foam paddles, and it's something the whole community is paying close attention to right now. Players in the Enhance community have already been asking about the possibility of a lasting grit upgrade in a future version, and honestly, I would happily pay $150 if Enhance made a Turbo with long-lasting grit. That would close the one gap I can find in this paddle. But even without that, at $99 with a code, I don't mind swapping in a fresh one after a couple of months. That's still cheaper than one premium paddle that loses its grit just as fast.

The Shapes

One thing I appreciate about this lineup is the flexibility in the EPP line (Elongated, Hybrid, and Widebody). If you like the Turbo platform but want to pick a shape based on how you actually play, the EPP gives you options right now:

EPP Elongated, This is your pick if you want reach, leverage, and the easiest path to put-away power. It's also the direct comparison point against the MPP, since the MPP only comes in elongated form at the moment.

EPP Hybrid with Long Handle: A sweet spot between reach and stability. If you play a balanced game and want a little more forgiveness on off-center hits without giving up too much length, the Hybrid is a smart call.

EPP Widebody: Maximum face size and the largest sweet spot in the lineup. If you’re a player who values consistency and forgiveness above all else, the Widebody is the safest option.

MPP Elongated, the only MPP shape available right now, and honestly, that's fine. Because this is already the best paddle in the entire Turbo lineup. Drew from Enhance confirmed that more MPP shapes are on the way, including a blackout colorway of the MPP Elongated. That thing is going to fly off the shelves.

The Specs

Here's where things sit based on the published specs from each brand's product page:

Why would I pick the Turbo over the Quanta and V-Sol Pro

Now here's the real question: why do I like the Turbo MPP more than the Ronbus Quanta R1.16 and the Vatic V-Sol Pro, both of which are also in this price range?

The Ronbus Quanta is a paddle I respect, but every time I pick it up, my brain immediately starts thinking about where to add weight. That's by design. The swing weight comes in at 108, the twist weight is 5.58, and the whole identity of the paddle is built around being a lightweight blank canvas for customization. The Quanta really wakes up once you start adding tungsten tape. I have recommended specific weight setups that brought the paddle up to around 8.2–8.3 ounces with a swing weight of 118 and twist weight above 6, and at that point, it starts hitting like a much heavier paddle.

But that's the thing. I don't want to have to fix my paddle before I enjoy playing with it. With the Turbo MPP, I'm not adding weight. I'm not doing math. I'm just playing. The paddle feels complete right out of the box. The Turbo MPP Elongated hits as hard as paddles you'd normally have to weight up to a swing weight of 120 and 8.4+ ounces, but it does it at a low stock weight around 8.2 ounces with just 3 grams added to each bottom corner. Highly maneuverable power at a fraction of the weight. That's the magic.

The Vatic V-Sol Pro is honestly a tougher comparison because it's a better stock paddle than the Quanta. It has a fully foamed EPP core with an EVA perimeter, it comes in multiple shapes, and it retails at $109.99 ($99 with MANU37557 code). I have praised its spin potential and power output before, and I agree that it's a legitimate performer. But even with all of that, I still prefer the MPP. The V-Sol Pro feels like a smart, sensible value pick. The MPP feels like the paddle with the better soul. Better sound, better feedback, more memorable contact. The V-Sol Pro does its job. The MPP makes you want to go play.

One thing I'll add, I handed my MPP to a 4.5 player who was gaming with a Joola Pro IV, and they wanted to buy it off me on the spot. That doesn't happen with a paddle that's just "good for the price." That happens when the paddle actually performs.

The Warranty

This matters more than people realize. The Enhance Turbo line comes with a 365-day warranty on the internal foam core, covering core crush, delamination, separation, and disbonding from normal play. The Ronbus Quanta carries a 6-month warranty. The Vatic V-Sol Pro carries a 1-year warranty. So the Turbo is competitive even here, and with foam core paddles, where long-term core integrity is the biggest question mark, having a full year of coverage gives real peace of mind.

The Price

MSRP is $119.99 for every model in the Turbo line, but with a discount code (SLICE20) that brings it down to $99. At either price, this Turbo line with EPP and MPP is competing with the Bread & Butter Loco ($199), the Luzz Pro 4 Inferno ($229), and the Selkirk Boomstik ($333). That's not a typo. The MPP Turbo plays in that conversation at a fraction of the cost. The MPP sold out within an hour on launch day. The EPP is still available in all three shapes, but I expect stock to keep moving fast.

Bottom Line

The Quanta is the choice for people who want to tinker.

The V-Sol Pro is the choice for people who want a safe, stock-friendly foam value paddle.

The Turbo EPP is the choice for people who want a firmer, poppier, more direct feel.

The Turbo MPP is the choice for people who care most about feel, dwell, feedback, and a more controlled, premium response.

For me, the MPP is the clear winner.

If I'm spending $99 in this market right now, this is the paddle I'm most excited about, and I don't think that is just launch-week hype either. I think the Enhance Turbo Series has a very real case to be called one of the best $99 performance paddles out right now.

I tested the elongated versions of both to keep it fair, and the MPP is the paddle that kept pulling me back in. More pocketing, more personality, better feedback, and a more enjoyable response on every shot. If someone asked me right now which paddle I'd keep reaching for in this category, it's the Enhance Turbo MPP, and it's not even a conversation.

But if someone told me they preferred the EPP, I wouldn’t argue. The EPP is a legitimate weapon in its own right, and for the player who wants firmness, directness, and shape flexibility, it’s one of the best values in the foam paddle market. Either way, Enhance nailed this lineup. If you're upgrading from a starter paddle, this is the move. If you're looking to save money without giving up real performance, this is the move. If you just want a paddle that feels right from the first swing, this is the move.

The thonk is inevitable.