JOOLA is stepping into the fastest-moving corner of the paddle world. The brand has announced the Power FX — its first-ever full-foam paddle — and it lands September 30, 2026. If you’ve watched foam-core paddles take over tournament benches over the last year, this one belongs on your radar. Here’s what we actually know, what JOOLA is still holding back, and whether it’s worth waiting for.
What we know so far
- Name: JOOLA Power FX
- Release date: September 30, 2026
- Construction: JOOLA’s first full-foam paddle
- The pitch: “effortless power on every shot”
- Price & full specs: not released yet
What is the JOOLA Power FX?
The Power FX is JOOLA moving into full-foam paddle construction for the first time. JOOLA’s Chief Experience Officer, Gordon Kaye, framed it as “something new for JOOLA — something our community has been asking for.” Beyond the full-foam build and a clear focus on power, JOOLA is keeping the technical details close for now.
Why “full foam” is a big deal right now
Foam-core paddles went from niche to everywhere starting in mid-2025. Instead of the traditional polymer honeycomb core, these paddles pack foam through the body — a build that makers say adds power and a more forgiving sweet spot, and gives them more room to tune how the paddle responds. It’s a category we’ve been tracking closely in our roundup of the best foam-core pickleball paddles. For a brand as big as JOOLA to go full-foam is a strong signal the trend isn’t slowing down.
What JOOLA hasn’t said yet
Plenty. As of now there’s no price, no weight, no core thickness, no grip length, and no word on whether the Power FX comes in more than one shape. No pro signings have been tied to it either. So if you see a detailed spec chart floating around before launch day, take it with a grain of salt — the only confirmed facts right now are full-foam construction, a power focus, and a September 30 release.
Should you wait for it?
If you’re a power player, or you’ve been curious about the foam wave, it’s worth seeing the launch details before you spend on a different paddle this month. If you play a soft, control-first game, hold off for the reviews — a paddle built around “power” isn’t automatically the right fit for everyone. Not sure what your game actually needs? Our paddle finder can point you to a style match while we wait on the numbers.
The New England angle
Here’s the part that always matters most locally: when a new paddle launches, the hard part in New England is finding somewhere to actually demo one before you buy. We’ll update this post with any New England demo days or retail availability once JOOLA shares them — and if you spot a Power FX in the wild at a club near you, let us know.
We’ll have a full hands-on review once the Power FX is in hand after September 30. Until then, this is one to watch.
Source: JOOLA’s Power FX announcement, first reported by The Kitchen. Brand details via JOOLA.