MARK 02R3

Great customer service and product! Mark Pickleball knew of an issue with my shipping label (didn’t impact its arrival) and reached out to ensure that it made it to me. Purchased was simple and delivery was timely.

No complaints on the O2R3 Paddel. Love the additional wraps that come as well

If you're looking for a full foam paddle that has plenty of power and pop but you don't really love the super stiff, hollow feel of a lot of Gen 4 paddles, the Mark 02R3 is the paddle for you. I love that I can absolutely rip serves and drives and still maintain control on soft shots and resets. This paddle gives plenty of quality feedback on mis-hits and offers linear power output. It's predictable. What you put into it is what you get out of it, and that's super valuable to me.

The MARK 02R3 checks all the boxes for me—power, spin, and control—wrapped in a super clean drip.

I've been in love with the original Mark 2 ever since it's come out. I didn't think it could get any better, and here we are with my new favorite paddle!

Wonderful paddle with a great balance of feel and power. Tons of spin too. Big shots are easy to shape, This is a great performer, which seems to improve with every outing. Really impressed!

Thee best foam paddle I’ve used yet. Unlike paddles like the boomstick, this paddle has a bigger sweet spot and is much easier to reset and control with just the right amount of power and pop. Now days everyone is playing with power paddles, making the balls fly over harder and faster and the make 02R3 makes resetting effortless.

The one thing I loved about MARK paddles, is their Grit! The O2R3 surprised me with how gritty it was for Kevlar.

This paddle is super sweet. It play soft at the kitchen itbut has power to finish points when it’s needed. The power is not going to blow your opponents off the court but the spin you get makes up for it. Dinks and drops are easy and counters are top tier. And with the lower swing weight, customization is still available for the player the like to add weight. I would highly recommend this paddle to players of all levels.

This paddle is one of the best I've hit lately... It has great pop and enough power to feel confident in putaways and resets. The touch is what I love in and around the kitchen; it is amazing. I did add 3 grams at 9 and 3, which opened up the already big sweet spot. Don't sleep on this one... grab it.

The Mark 02R3 is the best paddle that Mark has made to date. The core construction offers plenty of pop and power, while also allowing for tremendous control, not sacrificing one for the other whatsoever. The paddle does not have a clunky feel off the surface, but also doesn’t have a super soft, muted feel. It is right in the middle and you get good feedback while also being able to feel the ball sink in to the paddle face.
Hitting the ball outside of the sweet spot does not at all feel like the paddle is dead, and you are still able to get balls back that may not be hit dead center.
The grit on the paddle is superb and as always, lasts A LOT longer than other brands on the market, super rough, and coupled with the foam core, you can generate a ton of spin from the grit and dwell time on the paddle.

First foam paddle I've used. I've never used a foam core paddle before so didn't know what to expect. Slight learning curve for me as I got used to the paddle. Great spin feel amd power now that Im used to it. Love it and love the price. I feel like it plays better than alot of the way more expensive paddles/brands.

This is definitely a singles players dream paddle. The dwell and sweet spot on this paddle is perfect for harder drives and dipping hybrid shots. When you dial in the pop it becomes even easier. I can’t recommend this paddle enough! Higher level players will love it

Great paddle. The dwell is unreal! Really stands out in spin, resets, dinks, drops.
It is a bit muted like the gearbox gx2 so finding your power shots does take some time. Once you have it honed in. It’s one of the best paddles

Love this paddle.
Checks all the boxes

Played well . Good pop. Still playing with it to see how my resets go. So far starting to like it.

For me the paddle needed more power, plough through and some other desires. By adding weights and building up the handle size (diameter), I was able to achieve this. The paddle is now is GOOD and ENOUGH. Thank you for allowing me to demo this paddle, I would not have been able to afford money wise to take the chance of just buying it.

The spin this thing generates is elite and the power seems to only get better the more I use it!

I was very satisfied with this program. I think the idea of trying out a paddle before you try it saves a lot of hassle, and the paddle came in amazing condition. Great!

Love the upgrade from original mark paddle R2. I think the face improvements and added power make this very easy to pick up and play with right away. The extended warranty is also amazing for the industry looking for more durable options for rec players.

This paddle does everything really good. It does not have weakness. You will be a better player with this paddle.

I have had three Mark paddles. This one didn't have the feel initially as my last one but after using it a few times I have fallen in love with it. Fast, spinny and great control. It is now my favorite paddle of all time. Especially at its price.

I am a reactional pickleball player and feel I've improved my pickleball game with the MARK 02R3. My drop shots, dinks, and drives seem to be more consistent. I purchased my paddle through Mark's Pickleball demo program and plan to keep it. In my opinion, a very good paddle for price.

I have owned a number of different paddles and this is by far my favourite. Heavy enough plow through the ball but light enough that it doesn’t feel cumbersome. Grit is fantastic, nice sweet spot, and good dwell time. Will definitely buy a Mark again in the future.

I have transitioned from a CRBN X series paddle to yours. I am extremely happy with the choice and am enjoying my game. I feel control is superior on this paddle than on my previous.

I have the R2, so I'm going to compare them. The R2 is a great control paddle, but perhaps a touch light on pop. Love the face and spin generation. Really good for my game where I don't lack for power and really want to feel a lot of control in resets and dinks.

Bought the R3 as my first foam-core paddle. Face feels super solid in the sweet spot. Ball comes off a lot hotter than the R2, so much so it took me a few plays to adjust for serves and around the kitchen.

The only thing I find different than the R2 is that off center hits near the side edges just have no forgiveness, very dead. I'm guessing that the honeycomb R2 has some reinforcement near the edges that has the benefit of helping with this. It's caught me out on a reset or two, but, skill issue. I need to find the center of the face.

All in all, it's a great paddle, a good addition to my collection. If you're looking for more heat and have no problem finding the sweet spot, the R3 might be right for you.

I'm a 5.0+ player (according the the incredibly accurate DUPR) and let me tell you this paddle is amazing. MARK pickleball consistently churns out amazing paddles. I have not liked the newer models of many paddles and not a fan of foam but THIS paddle changed all that. It really is the unicorn that has plenty of power and plenty of control. I felt like anywhere I hit the ball on the paddle it went over. Opponents were mad and that made me happy. Great price, great company. More people need a MARK in their lives!!!

Good Power. Decent control
Is it supposed to come with optional weights?