DERBY CITY PADDLES
Three paddles. Every level. All local.
We built Derby City Paddles because Louisville deserves a local paddle company. Every paddle we sell is backed by personal service — no big-box checkout, no guesswork. Just real people who play the game helping you find the right paddle.
GREAT PLACE TO START
$50.00
The DCP 1.0 is the perfect entry point into the game. Built with a T700 carbon fiber face, it delivers a quality feel and reliable performance without breaking the bank. If you're new to pickleball or looking for a dependable everyday paddle, this is it.
Face
T700 Carbon Fiber
Level
Beginner – Intermediate
Thickness
14mm
Price
$50.00
ELEVATE YOUR GAME
$100.00
The Purple Saint is built on the 18K Carbon Fiber V.02 platform — a thermoformed design engineered for exceptional power, control, and spin. With a 16mm honeycomb core and advanced control technology, it delivers precise shot placement and remarkable spin for strategic play.
Material
18K Carbon Fiber
Height
16.5"
Width
7.4"
Thickness
16mm
Grip Length
4.25"
Grip Size
4.5"
Weight
8.1oz (~230g)
Grip
Synthetic Leather
Level
Intermediate – Advanced
Price
$100.00
SAME LEGEND. NEXT LEVEL.
$130.00
The Gold Saint takes everything players love about the Saint platform and upgrades it with a foam core for enhanced feel, touch, and vibration dampening. Same 18K Carbon Fiber face, same thermoformed construction — now with next-level responsiveness.
Material
18K Carbon Fiber
Height
16.5"
Width
7.4"
Thickness
16mm
Grip Length
4.25"
Grip Size
4.5"
Weight
8.1oz (~230g)
Grip
Synthetic Leather
Core
Foam Core
Level
Advanced
Price
$130.00
Seen In The Wild
An honest, independent review of The Saint — straight from the pickleball community.

Dinking And Driving
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Power, Control & Honest Thoughts — a full breakdown of The Saint covering power, spin, control, design, durability, and who this paddle is best for.
Community Reactions
@TheViewer9609
1 year ago"Thank you so much for reviewing our paddle! I'm glad you liked it!"
@chuckriceyall9667
8 months ago"Tried this paddle tonight it's a beast. I felt like I can make the ball do exactly what I want it to. And I'm bad so that says a lot. Absolutely killer paddle."
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