Paddles

This shelf serves two crowds: pickleball and padel players on the court, and paddlers on the water with kayak paddles, canoe paddles and oars. Court players can compare pickleball paddles from JOOLA, Selkirk Sport and Franklin Sports by core thickness, face material and weight. In padel, round-head rackets such as WILSON's Optix V1 have a forgiving sweet spot for beginners, while teardrop shapes like the Bela Pro move the balance toward the head for more power.

On the water, kayak paddle length depends on boat width and your height, and telescoping shafts let one paddle fit several boats or paddlers. Aluminum and stainless-reinforced shafts take knocks well, and multi-piece paddles break down for travel. Telescoping oars that shorten to under 19 inches make a compact spare for an inflatable. Check what Transport Canada requires in our canoe and kayak safety equipment guide, and see padel racquets and balls for padel.

Brands include JOOLA, Selkirk Sport and Diadem Sports.

In this range: kayaking, paddle tennis and canoeing.

Need help choosing? Read required safety equipment for canoes and kayaks.

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Paddles: frequently asked questions

How long should my kayak paddle be?

It depends mainly on the width of your kayak and your height. Wide recreational and fishing kayaks usually need a longer paddle, often around 230 to 250 cm, while narrower touring kayaks pair with roughly 210 to 230 cm. Taller paddlers and high seating positions push you toward the longer end.

Can I use a padel racket for pickleball, or the other way around?

No. Padel rackets are perforated, foam-cored and fitted with a wrist strap, and they are used with a pressurized ball on an enclosed court. Pickleball paddles have a solid face and are used with a perforated plastic ball, so each sport needs its own equipment.

What safety equipment must I carry in a canoe or kayak in Canada?

For canoes and kayaks up to 6 m, Transport Canada's Safe Boating Guide lists a lifejacket or PFD of appropriate size for each person, a buoyant heaving line at least 15 m long, a bailer or manual bilge pump, and a sound-signalling device such as a pealess whistle. Sealed-hull and sit-on-top kayaks have a shorter list when everyone wears a PFD: a sound-signalling device, plus a watertight flashlight after dark or in low visibility.

Sources: tc.canada.ca

Our guides for this category

Canoe, Kayak and SUP Safety Equipment Required in Canada ·How to Choose a Kayak in Canada: Types, Sizes and Required Safety Gear

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