Vinsguir Pickleball paddles are a popular choice among Amazon shoppers looking for affordable pickleball equipment. Similar to Niupipo pickleball, the brand offers starter pickleball kits that you’re likely to catch out at your local park’s pickleball courts. In addition, Vinsguir also offers intermediate to advanced paddles for those looking for a bit of a bump in specifications. In this review, we take a look at a few of the latter options.
Over the last few weeks, and on multiple courts in various conditions, I have hit with each of three Vinsguir Pickleball paddles: the Viento X2.0, Viento X3.0, and the Smasher Pro. I’ve collected my observations and opinions and put them into this Vinsguir pickleball paddles review to help you make an informed decision on which might be right for you.
Viento X2.0
The Vinsguir Viento X2.0 utilizes a Carbon Abrasion Surface that is textured with a cool aesthetic for added spin compared to your typical beginner paddle. Though not your average “hybrid” shape, it falls into the hybrid category with a length of 16.10 inches and width of 7.56 inches (standard/widebody = 16” L x 8” W, elongated = 16.5” L x 7.5” W).
When hitting with the Viento X2.0, I noticed it has a bit of pop compared to some early paddles I used when first picking up the sport, and it is definitely an upgrade in the spin category compared to most beginner paddles.
Though the spin is better than the average starter paddle, the grit does not quite compare to a raw carbon fiber, as I noticed I struggled with drop shots and resets due to the lack of bite. My favorite shot with this paddle, however, was a backhand slice drive, as I felt I could cut and shape the ball low over the net with depth on return of serves more easily than just pushing through on dinks and drops.
Price: $60*
*coupons often available on Amazon product page
Viento X3.0
The Vinsguir Viento X3.0 takes the body of the Viento X2.0 and upgrades to a raw carbon fiber surface – which is somewhat more standard for intermediate to advanced player paddles.
In comparison to the carbon abrasion surface of the Viento X2.0, the raw carbon fiber face seems to create a larger sweet spot and a bit more spring. Moving up to the X3.0, I noticed the ball did not go dead on the paddle face as much when defending and resetting from midcourt to baseline.
Though nearly identical to the Viento X2.0 in specifications, I found the slight upgrades to the Viento X3.0 to be worth it for those that are still new to pickleball but have taken enough of a liking to play more competitively.
Price: $80*
*coupons often available on Amazon product page
Smasher Pro
The Vinsguir Smasher Pro can be considered the flagship model of Vinsguir’s current lineup, as it’s the most tech-heavy and capable paddle for competitive play. It packs the raw carbon fiber of the Viento X3.0 into an elongated shape with inner edge foam injection and thermoforming to create an even larger sweetspot with more power and pop.
In fact, I was surprised at how much pop the Smasher Pro carried. Before dialing in the paddle, I sent a lot of balls sailing past the opponent’s baseline. Luckily, I was able to make adjustments, like adding more topspin and altering my stroke enough to take more control – something the Smasher Pro does not sacrifice much despite the bump in power and pop. And if you are looking to adjust the paddle beyond its stock build, the Smasher Pro comes with complimentary lead tape to customize the stability, sweet spot, and/or swing power to your liking.
Though the tech-specs of this paddle are now becoming surpassed with raw aramid fiber and aramid/carbon fiber blend faces and new core technologies, the Vinsguir is a safe bet as far as matching the capabilities of most paddles on the market.
Price: $100*
*coupons often available on Amazon product page
Vinsguir Pickleball Paddles Summary
My personal favorite of the three Vinsguir pickleball paddles is of course the Smasher Pro – not because it is the most advanced, but because it is most closely aligned with what I am used to playing with and against.
I do wish I had paddles like the Viento X2.0 and X3.0 to play with during my early pickleball days. During that time, the paddles I played with were both more expensive and less capable – though, in fairness, this was just before the paddle market became heavily saturated.
Vinsguir Pickleball has something for everyone in their current lineup, all at prices of $100 or less, which is awesome. Also, the brand seems to be the popular choice of many (or of many local to me, at least), as I see Vinsguir’s set of two paddle packs in the wild every time I visit a park. It’s good to see brands focus on both affordable and quality options.
Disclosure
While Vinsguir did send a set of three Vinsguir Pickleball paddles to facilitate this review, the company had no involvement in this review, didn’t receive an advance look at it, and has not attempted to influence it.
