SLK Neo Paddle x2 and 4 balls set for $55. Is this a good deal for a beginner starter set? We definitely know we want to play pickleball but want something that last long enough to play recreationally for the first 1-2 years
You cannot beat this black friday deal right now:
Plenty of four-paddle sets on Amazon for cheap. If you want to splurge, you can get two of these: https://www.amazon.com/Selkirk-Composite-Pickleball-Paddle-Paddles/dp/B01F7VC6MQ/ref=sr_1_26?keywords=pickleball+paddles&qid=1657238161&sprefix=%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-26&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc
But honestly, if the paddles are for newbies/guests, any kind of non-wooden paddle will be fine. They won't care or know the difference.
Two Selkirk paddles, a bag and four balls on sale right now for $64. One of those paddles alone is $54.
SLK by Selkirk Pickleball Paddles | Featuring a Multilayer Fiberglass and Graphite Pickleball Paddle Face | SX3 Honeycomb Core | Pickleball Rackets Designed in The USA for Traction and Stability https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F7VC6MQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_PX8WHWES9RQPTKVZAF8N
This is what many around here have started with, the paddles could later be re-used as loaners when you want your own good paddle, they are decent: https://www.amazon.com/Selkirk-Composite-Pickleball-Paddle-Paddles/dp/B01F7VC6MQ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=SLK+pickleball+paddle+set&qid=1638912383&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-2