Here’s the deal. Got this paddle a few weeks back, and it’s a best of all paddle with some clear advantages in power — but doesn’t compromise on sweet spot, pop, or control. It’s not a control paddle. BUT, probably the most well-rounded power paddle I’ve tried. The customer service at Enhanced is second to none…I’ve recommended a bunch of people to try these, and a few of my friends have already ordered paddles from the EP team.
The Gen 4.5 raised the level of my skill at how forgiving and accurate my shots are with this paddle. I've had 5 very pricey paddles in the past that are from very reputable brands, but this paddle so far is the best.
I had been looking for something different for some time and have now found it. The Gen 4.5 is well balanced offers good feedback along with power and control at an unbeatable price.
I’ve used this paddle for the first time the other day. I have to say, I am pretty impressed with how good it is. I’m going to keep using it for a bit and see if it stays to my liking. Ohh yeah! The price is also extremely fair!
I got the Banger last year and really loved it, thanks Enhance Pickleball for offering competitive paddles at great prices!
But I just purchased the Gen 4.5 and man, what a well constructed paddle! I’m not known for hitting hard drives and now I’ve developed harder ground strokes, much harder without sacrificing my control and finesse!
And all my friends are now looking into ordering the Gen 4.5, well, there goes all my advantage on the courts😄
I am coming from a gen 2 paddle, as I had difficulty managing the power on off center hits. This has been a game changer, and the spin I can put on the ball because of the surface is night and day different.
Love the paddle, if you were on the fence, it’s time to just go ahead and get it!
Been playing pickleball for a little less than a year now. My first "real" paddle was the Enhance Sweet Spot Pro. I really liked it and was playing very well with it. However, I felt like I need to upgrade to one of the more popular paddles. I went for the Honolulu J2NF. When I finally got it in and started playing with it, I just could not control it. Too much pop. All my drives were going long and all my dinks turned into popups. I found myself going back to my Sweet Spot Pro. So, I ultimately decided to try the new Gen 4.5. It is a really good balance of giving me the boost of power that I wanted, more ability to add spin, have some real pop at the net, while still allowing me to control the ball. I'm still dialing it in but am very happy so far.
Just got my new paddle about 1 month ago and truly love it! It fits my han perfectly, light and plays excellent! My game has improved dramatically! I'm going to order another as a backup! Thank you Enhance Pickleball!!! Dean
I wanted an affordable foam paddle and I’ve been really happy with it. It feels responsive and powerful. Plus less elbow and wrist pain from vibration! Super happy with this paddle and my shots have felt more consistent.
Took advantage of a significant discount for a two-paddle purchase and couldn’t be happier. Meant for this to be a guest paddle when we have friends and family in town who need a paddle and oops, it’s now my primary.
It's not that you can hit tons of good shorts that makes this paddle special. It's that you can't seem to hit a bad shot! Doesn't matter if you driving it 100mph or barely getting to the ball, the shot ends up going where you want it to! Great feel, plenty of power, and awesome control!
The dink master helped me a lot to improve my game by keep the ball close to net and accurate
My dinkboard arrived damaged in shipment by UPS. The box was damaged in shipment, and subsequently, the board suffered a dent due to poor handling. Stephano and Connor took care of the situation and replaced the board! The 2nd shipment was handled much more gingerly by UPS — no damage to the box and no damage to the board. Thank you, Dinkmaster Pro for swiftly taking action to correct the issue. I love my new board, and oddly enough, can spend far too much time practicing drills, etc. It is addicting!
Perfect for me as I don’t have to hit the ball too hard and it gives me the spin and control I want! I play against a lot of hard hitters and the Banger is the one for me!
I am a newer player but this racket is amazing and makes me look like a long time veteran. People are shocked when they find out that I am newer to the sport and say wow you hit the ball so well. I give a lot of that credit to the Gen 4.5 paddle. That thing is so forgiving and has lots of pop that makes it to where you don’t have to swing hard to score.
At time of review, I’ve been playing for 6 months. I upgraded from a polypro core paddle to this and noticed a big increase in control, power, and spin. Great priced paddles when purchasing the double pack (one for me, one for the wife). We are very happy with these new paddles.
I'm relatively new to pickleball but this is my third paddle and its miles ahead of anything I've tried so far. It seems like a great all-court paddle and perfect for anyone looking to explore full foam without breaking the bank.
The paddle has a very good feel and power. The pop at the net is just so satisfying.
This paddle has really good balance. Additionally, the face has very good grit.
I’m able to play both drives and drops very comfortably.