DINKADO NOVA — a brand story
Start Pickleball Without the $200 Price Tag
NOVA is DINKADO's entry-level paddle series — modern, forgiving, and built to get you onto the court for your first game, not your second mortgage.
Your first game starts hereWhy does getting started have to be so expensive?
Browse any store or feed, and your first pickleball paddle suddenly becomes a serious decision. Prices stretch from tens of dollars to $200 and beyond. You're hit with terms like carbon fiber, T700, 16mm core, and thermoforming before you even know what a dink is.
- Paddle prices from pocket change to $200+ for your very first one
- A wall of jargon — carbon fiber, T700, 16mm, thermoforming
- No idea yet whether pickleball will become your thing
- A fun weekend with friends shouldn't require a $200 experiment
Your first paddle should be an invitation, not an investment.
You shouldn't have to spend $200 to discover if pickleball is for you.
Built for your first hour on court, not someone's highlight reel.
We believe a first paddle has one job: to get you actually playing. It isn't a status symbol, and it shouldn't be a research project.
NOVA isn't here for
- Expensive brand premium
- Stacking specs for the sake of specs
- Complex technology that intimidates beginners
NOVA is built for
- Easy to pick up, easy to play
- Good-looking on and off the court
- A price that actually makes sense
- Ready for everyday fun and casual matches
Pay for the technology, not the logo.
This isn't about whether a $200 paddle is worth it — for touring players, every gram can matter. It's about whether you need one on day one. If you're just starting out, paying for a badge doesn't make the ball come off the paddle any sweeter. So we put the budget where you can feel it:
Where your money goes with NOVA — and where it doesn't.
Affordable doesn't mean cheap.
A low price should never feel like a compromise. NOVA paddles are built to feel like real equipment from the first swing — quiet, controlled, and confident.
Premium Materials
Quality fiberglass and carbon-facing configurations across the range, so you choose the build that fits your game — not a bloated brand budget.
Forgiving Design
A larger sweet spot and a balanced, stable face keep the ball in play even when your timing isn't quite there yet.
Beginner-Friendly
Easy control and a secure, comfortable grip help you learn dinks, returns, and serves without fighting your equipment.
Modern Design
Clean lines and a confident face you'll be proud to carry. Entry-level gear shouldn't look like an afterthought.
Real players, real weekends.
The Curious Beginner
You've heard the hype and want to see what the court is about — without investing before you've hit a single ball.
The Weekend Player
Saturday mornings with friends, sun on the net, and a rematch that's already scheduled.
The Active Casual
Pickleball is your way to stay moving, laugh, and finish the day tired in the best possible way.
The Value-Seeker
Happy to spend on quality, allergic to paying extra just so a name is visible.
For people who want to play —
not pay to look like they play.
Your first paddle should be the easiest decision you make.
Pick up. Step on. Play.- No more hours of spec research before you can play
- No $200 paddle on day one
- No worrying you picked the wrong one
- No letting the price tag stop you from starting
07 · The Price Philosophy
More Play.
Less Markup.
Advanced feel. Entry-level price.
Good pickleball shouldn't come with a $200 price tag.
DINKADO · Pickleball for everyone