Buying a paddle in Singapore is easier than almost anywhere in the region, because the specialty shops here stock nearly every major brand. What is missing is a straight, local buyer's guide: real prices in Singapore dollars, which shops to trust, and whether it is worth importing. This fills that gap. For the buying fundamentals first, see how to choose a pickleball paddle.
Singapore has the widest paddle selection in the region
Unlike some neighbouring markets, almost no premium brand is import-only here. Specialty shops carry Joola, Selkirk, Six Zero, CRBN, Engage, ProKennex, Gamma, Diadem, Head and Franklin, among others, plus their own house lines. That means you can buy authentic, warrantied stock locally instead of gambling on a marketplace listing.
Paddle prices in Singapore
Rough Singapore-dollar brackets so you know a fair price when you see one.
Tier | Price (SGD) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
Budget | S$40 to 90 | Entry paddles from value shops and Decathlon. Fine to start |
Serious | S$130 to 330 | The brands that top the lab rankings, in control, all-court and power |
Marketplace sets | S$14 to 28 | Cheap two-paddle sets. Fake-risk, wooden or generic. Skip for anything but a garden knockabout |
For why you do not need the top of that range, see are expensive paddles worth it.
Where to buy in Singapore
- Specialty shops: Pickleball Corner, PickleGO and Pickleball Lab lead here, and several offer paddle testing or demo so you can feel a paddle before you buy. That try-before-you-buy option is worth using.
- Budget and general: Decathlon for entry paddles, and the value shops for wallet-friendly picks.
- Second-hand: Carousell has a healthy used market if you want a premium paddle at a discount, though you take on the fake and wear risk yourself.
- Marketplaces: Shopee and Lazada carry cheap sets, but premium brands there are fake-prone. If you buy premium online, stick to authorized sellers and read how to spot a fake.
Import or buy local? The GST math
Since 2023, Singapore charges 9 percent GST on imported goods, including low-value online orders. There is a nuance worth knowing: parcels valued at S$400 or under sent by air or post are generally GST-free at import, while orders above S$400 are taxed on the full value. So a single mid-priced paddle imported by post can dodge GST, but a premium paddle or a multi-paddle order will not, and you also lose the local warranty and the option to test it first. For most buyers, a local specialty shop is the better deal once you weigh it all.
Our Singapore picks by level
- Beginner: a control-first Six Zero or 11SIX24 in the S$130 to 200 range, or a Decathlon paddle if you want to spend less while you learn.
- Intermediate: an all-court or spin paddle from the value brands, widely stocked at the specialty shops.
- Advanced: a premium CRBN, Selkirk or Joola, checked against the current approved list.
The reasoning behind each pick is in the best pickleball paddles by level, and to match a paddle to your style see spin vs control vs power.
Singapore is one of the easiest places in Asia to buy a real paddle. Use a specialty shop that lets you demo, spend in the serious tier not the premium one, and only import if a single mid-priced paddle stays under the GST line.
Common questions
Where can I buy a pickleball paddle in Singapore?
Specialty shops like Pickleball Corner, PickleGO and Pickleball Lab carry authentic stock from most major brands, and some let you demo paddles. Decathlon covers the budget end, and Carousell has a used market.
How much does a pickleball paddle cost in Singapore?
Budget paddles run S$40 to 90, and serious paddles from the top brands are S$130 to 330. Cheap marketplace sets at S$14 to 28 are fake-prone and best avoided.
Should I import a pickleball paddle to Singapore?
Only for a single mid-priced paddle sent by post, which can stay under the S$400 GST-free line. Orders above S$400 are taxed 9 percent on the full value, and you lose the local warranty and the chance to test it. Local shops are usually the better deal.
What is the best paddle for a beginner in Singapore?
A control-first paddle from a value brand like Six Zero or 11SIX24 in the S$130 to 200 range, bought from a specialty shop so you can feel it first. Forgiveness matters more than power when starting.