Pickleball is booming in the Philippines, and paddles are pouring onto Shopee and Lazada, a lot of them fake. Buying well here means knowing which brands you can get authentic, what a fair peso price is, and how to avoid the counterfeits that dominate the marketplaces. This guide covers all three. For the buying fundamentals first, see how to choose a pickleball paddle.
What you can buy authentic in the Philippines
The authentic premium market runs mostly through dedicated shops rather than the big marketplaces. PickleballPH is an official channel for brands like Joola and CRBN with nationwide shipping, and Splash carries premium stock too. On the value end, the local brand Luzz has become a popular beginner pick. Selkirk and Franklin are around but sit at the premium end once import costs are added.
Paddle prices in the Philippines
Rough peso brackets, so you can spot when a listing is too cheap to be real.
Tier | Price (PHP) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
Budget | Under ₱3,000 | Local value brands like Luzz and entry paddles. A sensible place to start |
Mid to premium | ₱5,000 to 12,000 | The value and mid-tier brands that test well for the money |
Top premium | ₱15,000+ | Authentic Joola, CRBN, Selkirk. Reflects import markup |
Marketplace "deals" | A few hundred pesos | Premium-brand paddles at this price are fake. Full stop |
A ₱17,000 authentic pro paddle mostly reflects import duty, not a better game, which is why we argue most players should not chase the top tier in are expensive paddles worth it.
The counterfeit problem is worse here
This is the single biggest paddle issue in the Philippines. Shopee and Lazada are flooded with fake Joola, CRBN and Selkirk paddles, often at a third of the real price. A fake plays worse, wears out fast, has no warranty, and is not legal for rated play. Buy premium brands only from an authorized seller, and before you check out on any marketplace, read how to spot a fake paddle. It is the most important step for a Philippine buyer.
Where to buy
- Authentic online: PickleballPH and Splash for genuine premium brands with warranty and nationwide shipping.
- Physical shops: specialty racquet and pickleball shops in Metro Manila, around BGC, Makati, Quezon City and Pasig, plus Cebu and Davao, let you hold a paddle before buying.
- Marketplaces: fine for genuine budget brands and accessories, but treat any cheap premium listing as fake until proven otherwise.
Our Philippines picks by level
- Beginner: a local value brand like Luzz, or an entry control paddle under ₱3,000. Forgiveness first.
- Intermediate: a value all-court or spin paddle in the ₱5,000 to 12,000 range, bought authentic.
- Advanced: an authentic Joola, CRBN or Selkirk from PickleballPH or Splash, checked against the approved list.
For the reasoning behind each, see the best pickleball paddles by level. The Philippines has quietly become one of Asia's largest DUPR communities, so if you are buying a paddle to start competing, our guide to how DUPR works is a good next read.
In the Philippines the paddle itself is the easy part. Avoiding fakes is the hard part. Buy premium only from PickleballPH, Splash or a physical shop, and never trust a big-brand paddle sold for a few hundred pesos.
Common questions
Where can I buy an authentic pickleball paddle in the Philippines?
PickleballPH and Splash for genuine premium brands with warranty, or physical specialty shops in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao. Avoid cheap premium-brand listings on Shopee and Lazada, which are usually fake.
How much does a pickleball paddle cost in the Philippines?
Budget paddles run under ₱3,000, mid to premium ₱5,000 to 12,000, and authentic top-tier paddles ₱15,000 and up. A premium brand sold for a few hundred pesos is a fake.
Are the cheap paddles on Shopee Philippines fake?
Cheap genuine budget brands exist, but cheap premium brands like Joola, CRBN and Selkirk are almost always counterfeit. The risk is concentrated in premium names sold well below retail.
What is a good beginner paddle in the Philippines?
A local value brand like Luzz, or an entry control paddle under ₱3,000. Prioritise a forgiving paddle over a powerful one, and buy authentic.