The 8 Best flex Paddles (2023 reviews)

This paddle is very heavy. It has a smooth and nice place to put your hands. The connecting mechanism is different to a double sided paddle. The paddle is easy to assemble and appears to be very sturdy. It has a great design that is very comfortable to use, light weight and very sturdy.

This blade ensures a powerful and stable stroke, by reducing flutter during the paddling. It can be assembled and adjusted easily from 68’’ to 84’’, this paddle is designed to fit most paddlers with different use. The length is adjustable between 67 & 84 inches.

Why We Like This:

Good quality paddle, easily adjustable, nice look, good power of stroke, durable enough
Adjustable handle great for adults and kids
Sturdy and adjustable for other family and friends to use it
A must have with a paddle board

Best For surfing: BPS flex Paddle

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The bps flex paddle is capable of outshining several other paddle featured in this list in overall features for the price point. It is great for a first timer sup'er. It is made of high-quality carbon fiber composite sup paddle. It fits tight with no play at the junction of handle, length adjustment or blade. The adjustment clamp is nice for quick adjustments. It can easily handle higher speed strokes with minimal flutter. The shaft adjustment works smoothly and is easy to do while on the board. The Flexibility is perfect and the latch has to tighten screws by 1/8 turn after some wicked hard paddling to make it rock solid.just barely a turn will do it. The paddle is always guaranteed to float when the parts are together.

Why We Like This:

Adjusting clamp is simple, sturdy and easy to use
Light weight and helps with fatigue
A good quality paddle that comes with a bag to carry and protect it

Best For paddlers: Abahub flex Paddle

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It is strictly a paddle board paddle. It is perfect for beginners to intermediate paddlers. It is pretty light weight and handles nicely. The paddle is easy to assemble, disassemble and pack up. The Length is labeled well and has a notch to ensure the paddle is in the right position which is very useful.

It is paddler height plus 6 or 8 inches. It will bring more fun when you’re paddling with this “3d white cloud and blue wave” paddle. The adjustable height works perfectly.

Why We Like This:

Very nice sized paddle for moving through the water
Very nice travel bag, and goes together easy
Looks like cool instrument case and takes up no space at all

Best For SUP Paddle: Super Paddles flex Paddle

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The Elite 12k bamboo is a paddle board paddle with a carbon shaft and blade ( with stunning bamboo veneer and grip handle. It protects the blade, while the heat-reflective aluminum inner lining prevents the paddle from becoming too hot to handle. It is light weight and pulls the water well.

The adjustable paddle board paddle takes under 20 seconds to set up and take apart. It is easy to adjust and packs away nice in a carry case. The grip is a very comfortable design. It is perfect for anyone looking for ultimate paddle performance in surf, touring or race conditions. This paddle would be good for someone who is looking to improve their form.

Why We Like This:

Well made, super light and excellent carrying case
Strong, reliable stick for big people
Nice lightweight paddle, came in very handy carry case which is great for storage

Best For child: OCEANBROAD flex Paddle

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Oceanbroad line of paddle come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. Suite portable weighing in at 30 oz, this paddle board comes in 3 pieces which are easy to assemble. The top of the paddle, where your hand grasps is contoured which makes the grip feel more natural. The blades for this paddle are glass fibre and they cut through the water nice and smooth. There's very little flex despite being quite portable and compact when placed in storage.

The height is adjustable and works for a child as well as a tall person. This system provides a secure fit. The blades for this paddle are suitable for beginniers or casual use. It comes with a medium-small size blade, so it’s suitable for beginniers or casual use. It is good for paddling in to a wave.

Why We Like This:

Glass fiber reinforced nylon blade, with carbon composite shaft and plast palm grip
Easy to put together, comes with a storage bag, adjustable height, lightweight
Beautiful paddle, well made and super light for the size
Sturdy, lightweight carbon fiber sup paddle

Best Lightweight Paddle: Red Paddle Co flex Paddle

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Red Paddle Co is known for creating pragmatic and minimalist paddle for people on the go, and its line of red paddle co flex paddle definitely falls in line with that reputation. It is the perfect combination of a lightweight carbon shaft and durable nylon blade, this is an ideal choice for all styles of paddling. It splits into three sections, so it easily fits into your backpack, allowing you to go anywhere and explore with ease. It maintains rigidity thanks to the structural reinforcements throughout the blade which tapers towards the end allowing for flex in the blade where most forced is applied to avoid damage.

It has an “auto-line” feature that means the handle will always be lined up with the blade. It is highly durable, while the carbon shaft is lightweight and delivers maximum power transfer. It features a rubber edge to protect the blade further. It is perfect for traveling, with no compromise on performance.

Why We Like This:

Great paddle, sturdy, light, super quality
Good investment for long term

Best PREMIUM: Aqua Bound flex Paddle

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The aqua bound flex paddle is the best quality paddle on the market today. It is perfect for high-cadence paddlers looking for a smooth forward stroke. It has an aggressive dihedral down its spine for a smooth, forgiving forward stroke. It offers exceptional durability while providing a low swing weight.

The 2 piece paddle has adjustable lengths in order to provide a perfect fit for multiple paddlers or varying waters. It has a lightweight, all-carbon shaft with a 10 bend to provide low swing weight and a slight shaft flex for a very comfortable performance. The contoured palm grip is made entirely out of carbon. The overall black color makes it an ideal color match for virtually every SUP board.

Why We Like This:

Great paddle, very light and responsive
Good brand reputation

Best value For money: Kerco flex Paddle

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This paddle is lightweight and pulls lots of water with each stroke. It is easy to adjust the length of the paddle on the fly. The Innovative LEVERLOCK handle makes it really easy to adjust the length of the paddle on the fly. These paddles are sturdy, look great and feel great.

Why We Like This:

Works great zero issues and lightweight
Good brand reputation