Enhance Pickleball Duo Widebody First Look: Same Great Feel in a New Shape
The Enhance Pickleball Duo Widebody is officially here, and this post is a first look at the newest shape in the Duo lineup. If you’ve followed my coverage of Enhance over the past year, you already know the original Duo played a big role in why I named Enhance my Most Improved Pickleball Brand of 2025. It wasn’t flashy, it wasn’t chasing max power, but it delivered something that’s surprisingly rare, consistency, stability, and a connected feel that just worked.
Now Enhance has taken everything that made the elongated Duo successful and packed it into a widebody, standard shaped paddle, and after getting this on court, I can say it does not disappoint.
A Widebody That Doesn’t Feel disadvantaged
I’ll start by saying this: I usually prefer elongated or hybrid paddles. It takes a lot for me to feel truly comfortable with a standard shaped paddle. That said, credit where it’s due, the Duo Widebody feels really good right out of the gate.
The paddle uses the same core construction as the elongated Duo, which is one of the reasons the feel translates so well. At the center is EPP foam that gradually thins as it moves toward the edges, and the entire core is wrapped in an EVA foam ring. That combination creates a paddle that feels dense and connected while still being forgiving across the face.
Instead of chasing raw power, Enhance focused on creating a paddle that delivers a hyper consistent response, and that philosophy comes through immediately when you start hitting with it.
On Court Feel and Performance
On court, the Duo Widebody offers a feel that’s best described as stable, predictable, and confidence inspiring. It’s not a pure control paddle with no putaway power, but it’s also not a pure power paddle, and that’s exactly what sets it apart.
Drives and counters feel solid without being overly jumpy, while hands battles at the net benefit from the paddle’s stability and forgiveness. The paddle has a swing weight of 110, which makes it fast in the hands, but not so light that it lacks plow through. There’s still enough mass behind the ball to feel connected on volleys and putaways.
Stability is another standout here. With a twist weight of 7.15, the paddle resists torque extremely well. Off center hits stay predictable, and that large sweet spot shows up clearly even if you aren’t perfect. Those shots felt particularly smooth thanks to the consistent response across the face.
Not Chasing Power (And That’s a Good Thing)
One of the most refreshing things about the Duo Widebody is that it doesn’t feel like it’s trying to win a spec sheet war. In a year where so many foam core paddles chased top end power, the Duo continues to take a different approach.
There’s pop at the net and enough power to finish points when you need it, but the real strength of this paddle is how forgiving and repeatable it feels. That makes it easier to trust on resets, dink exchanges, and transition shots, areas where many power focused paddles can feel unpredictable.
Price and Value
Another thing worth highlighting is the price. The Enhance Duo Widebody comes in at $155 after using the code PickleballBlast, which undercuts many full foam core paddles currently on the market. Considering the performance and consistency it offers, that pricing makes this a very compelling option for a wide range of players.
Early Verdict
This is still a first look, not a full long term review, but my early impressions are very positive. Enhance successfully translated everything that made the elongated Duo a standout into a widebody shape without losing what made the paddle special in the first place.
If you’re a player who values stability, forgiveness, and a connected feel, the Duo Widebody is absolutely worth a look. I’m excited to keep playing with it and will share updates if my impressions change as I spend more time on court.
