I had my first play session with the new Pop N Treasure from Pickle Poppers, and it was a seamless transition. I had started the day with my regripped Gherkin Draco but then switched it up after a few games.

There was no real adjustment period. Sure, the sound and feel of the paddle hits were different but not jarring. Everything felt comfortable with this elongated paddle, but then again, it does share the same shape as some of my other paddles. Pop and power were there but not more than other paddles. The look and design, of course, are eye catching with other players admiring the fun artwork.

This paddle design was upgraded with its Evergrit durable surface, so I’ll have to pay attention to how it holds up. I didn’t notice or didn’t try to really spin my shots since that’s not my game.

Overall, the Pop N Treasure is a solid paddle for sure. It’s comfortable without any glaring shortcomings and with enough pop and power. This gen 4 foam core paddle is a definite upgrade from my Pop N Frost gen 3 paddle (now discontinued). The hitch is the price tag of $179.99. Does this paddle at this price point outpace other paddles? That’s really difficult to say when paddles like the $99 Enhance Turbo lineup are now available. However, I admit that as an early buyer of the Pop N Frost, I was eligible to buy the Pop N Treasure at a significant discount. So at a reduced price point, the paddle is most definitely worth it.