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Inside the Havik 2
Just an elongated paddle that swings insanely fast.
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Included weighting system
Every Havik 2 includes a weighting kit and setup guide, giving you four configurations for speed, stability and power.
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Surface technology
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The Havik 2 is a great option for players who want top-level performance and power without feeling heavy or hard to maneuver.
Designed for intermediate to advanced players who want a high-performance paddle with power, spin, and fast hands at the net.
Many newer players love it too because it feels so light, quick, and comfortable in the hand.
The Havik 2 delivers the power, sweet spot, and control players want from a top paddle with a faster, lighter, more maneuverable feel in the hand.
That means quicker hands at the net, more speed through contact, and more spin potential with unique pocketing feel that lets you feel the ball sink into the face.
Maverix is an American small business and we are not here to sell you bullsh*t. We have done everything we can to bring you The Havik 2 and our hard work has paid off.
The Havik 2 truly plays different. Read the reviews, trust the feedback, and if you give it a shot, we offer a 30 day Risk-Free trial because we genuinely know that you are going to love this paddle.
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Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 346 reviews.
I switched to the Maverix Havik 2 looking for something lighter that wouldn't tire my arm out during intense Dubai summer nights. After three weeks of heavy play, this paddle delivers exactly what it promises: incredible hand speed at the kitchen..
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
I am an advanced beginner player. Havik2 feels good and my serves and shots improved.
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
Great paddle and feel. Definitely keeping it.
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
I'm glad I purchased the Havick 2, it has performed well and I enjoy playing with it. I'm usually a hybrid paddle type but this is my go to paddle. It performs better than the $200 paddles. I highly recommend, please let me know if you ever make a hybrid paddle. Thank you for your support to those that protect and serve the community.
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
The best Ive everhad. A few company only sells here in Dubai. Glad I chose the best of the best. It perfectly sits on my top and bottom side of my racket, its give power and control every swing.
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
Love this paddle. Won a 5.0+ moneyball event and have been training with it for months. It does everything I need it to do - power, spin, touch, resets, full counters and more. I can hit banana shots, drop shots and deep slice returns. I look forward to buying another one soon.
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
I recently purchased the Havoc 2 and it felt phenomenally good. The weight was light, extremely good spins, the power was a welcomed bonus and the control I had was very good. The grit on the paddle produces insane spins and I recently played with the paddle for about a month and took it with me to the Oklahoma senior games qualifying tournament this weekend (7-9 August), and it didn’t disappoint me at all. I placed 1st in men’s doubles and I never experienced any problems with the paddle. Even my occasional aches from my elbow disappeared. The Havoc 2 paddle made all the difference in my success at the tournament and I am definitely going to buy a second one to keep as a backup. Most players hadn’t heard of the Havoc 2, but when they played with it at the tournament they were very surprised by how well they could control their game. The price of the paddle was also a welcomed bonus for them. This paddle surprised me from the moment I got it and I am definitely keeping the Havoc 2 as my go to paddle!
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
It is a fantastic paddle
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
This review is not about shipping insuance, but about my Havik2. I love love love my paddle. I've been playing with it for a couple months now and it's definitely a step up for me from the Havik. It's definitely got more power which I was looking for, but now I have to learn to control it (with great power comes great responsibility haha). I'm still getting used to swinging freely with it. I'm not an avid player as I only get to play once or twice a week, so it's taking me longer to get the hang of it. But I can tell when I do, it'll be good. I've seen it at times when I play. I've made some shots in spots that I was trying to do and it worked out handily. I just need to get it more consistent. When that day comes, I may become a 2.0 player!
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
First tournament with the new paddle. Took 2nd in USSP Senior (65-69) singles division! Great paddle so far! Thanks!
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
It's very maneuverable - allowing for quick shots at the net especially. My hand speed improved significantly with this paddle – I love it!
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
Return is much easier, deeper and readier to run up the net! Volleys and smash are noticeably stronger! I just need to adjust a bit for the resets! Overall for me, I feel like an instant up 0.3 in Dupr with this paddle!
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Speed Meets Power. Patented Design to Feel Lighter & Swing Faster
As an owner of the original blue Havik 2 and two versions of Maverix paddles prior to that release, couldn't pass up the new color, my wife's favorite. Not sure I'll let her use it though. I'm every bit as happy with this new color as with my original blue. This paddle is simply the best I've ever hit and I have nearly 10 years of playing experience with tournament medals up thru skill level 4.5, most recently with Maverix paddles.
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Patented Shape, Max Legal Speed and Power
I’ve played the Boomstick for the last 12 months. I have to say this paddle has been a pleasant surprise. I’ve been really happy with it. It’s an amazing paddle for the price.
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Speed Meets Power. Patented Design to Feel Lighter & Swing Faster
This is showing off our Maverix at a tournament in Mishawaka, IN
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Speed Meets Power. Patented Design to Feel Lighter & Swing Faster
Very good paddle, I’ve only had a chance to use it twice so far. I plan on putting the over grip on after a few plays.
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Speed Meets Power. Patented Design to Feel Lighter & Swing Faster
Great paddle with excellent control, power, and overall feel. The quality is outstanding, and it’s clear Maverix puts a lot of care into both their products and customer service. My only suggestion would be to offer a darker-colored grip option. The white grip looks great, but it stains easily and shows wear quickly. Overall, I’m very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend Maverix Pickleball to others.
HAVIK 2, GEN 4.5 - Speed Meets Power. Patented Design to Feel Lighter & Swing Faster
Incredible power and control. Love it.... This is the only paddle I'll ever need. We'll done.
HAVIK 2, Gen 4.5 | Speed Meets Power. Patented Design to Feel Lighter & Swing Faster
SO FAR, A GREAT PADDLE. LOVE THE POP, THE GRIT, THE FOAM DOESNT BREAK. ITS LIGHTWEIGHT AND A FAST SWING. SUPER HAPPY WITH THIS SO FAR.
HAVIK 2, GEN 4.5 - Speed Meets Power. Patented Design to Feel Lighter & Swing Faster
Love the buoyancy + cool design. My game can only improve! -Dr Sue
Yes! yes! YES! The lightweight makes this super customizable. I have large hands, and I was able to get the extra thickness I wanted without counter weighting the head of the paddle. I also drilled multiple weight positions. The recommended set up works great. To get a juiced feeling, you could weight the whole side to get heavy serves/drives. Everything feels intuitive! I didn't have to chose between having good drives, or drops, fast hands. The lightness also made overheads snappier. Another plus- no wrist or shoulder issues. I will admit I asked chat gpt and claude to find me a paddle that has a lot of pop/power, and was light. This was the recommendation. I am a first time buyer and so I did my research, and watched their spec videos! An amazing value for all the tech. Spin is great. A lot of craft was put into this paddle, and you can tell. I am running out of space for this review.... you will not be disappointed. I was also able to roll into a tournament with this, and medal. Best paddle I have tried/owned. I almost wish I had another paddle just for sharing because have been curious about it.
Yes! yes! YES! The lightweight makes this super customizable. I have large hands, and I was able to get the extra thickness I wanted without counter weighting the head of the paddle. I also drilled multiple weight positions. The recommended set up works great. To get a juiced feeling, you could weight the whole side to get heavy serves/drives. Everything feels intuitive! I didn't have to chose between having good drives, or drops, fast hands. The lightness also made overheads snappier. Another plus- no wrist or shoulder issues. I will admit I asked chat gpt and claude to find me a paddle that has a lot of pop/power, and was light. This was the recommendation. I am a first time buyer and so I did my research, and watched their spec videos! An amazing value for all the tech. Spin is great. A lot of craft was put into this paddle, and you can tell. I am running out of space for this review.... you will not be disappointed. I was also able to roll into a tournament with this, and medal. Best paddle I have tried/owned. I almost wish I had another paddle just for sharing because have been curious about it.
I am on the verge of opening up a business to sell paddles. I reached out to Maverix and the co-founder, Matt, responded immediately. I bought a Havik 2.0 and man. I have tried the boomstick, Friday aura and aura pro, Holbrook Fuze, Vatic VSol Pro, bread and butter loco and this may be my main paddle or top 2. It’s light but packed with lots of power. I play a big power and spin game and it definitely helps me in those two facets. The ball springs off the paddle, but it also hugs the ball which generates the spin! It’s also easy to control at the kitchen and for those drops shots. I would definitely recommend this paddle to anyone!
Wow, I am getting a lot more pop on my shots and the power is noticeable. Just won my league with my new Havik 2. My peers are showing interest in it as well.
Absolutely loving this paddle. Great control, solid power, and it feels incredibly balanced in hand. My game has definitely improved since switching!!! I highly recommend it!!
Love this paddle! I was testing the franklin c45 and rpm one and this was the perfect mix of both. Has the touch and dwell of the c45 with the power and pop of rpm one. Feels crazy light and balanced which gives me insane hand speed. Can't get enough of the awesome sound the POP makes. No other paddle compares. And on top of that it looks bad-ass! Thanks Maverix!
The Havik 2 instantly felt like a huge step forward for my game. The sweet spot is incredibly forgiving, and the paddle has this perfect mix of power and quick handling that makes fast exchanges and counter‑attacks feel effortless. I love how light it swings without losing stability—drives come off the face with real pop, and hand battles feel easier than ever. Overall, it’s a big win in both design and performance, and easily one of the most confidence‑boosting paddles I’ve played with.
This is the best all around paddle I’ve ever played with. I have previously not been a fan of foam paddles due to their feel. Every other foam paddle either felt too bouncy and I could not slow the ball down or too soft where I felt I could not get the ball off the paddle with any speed, but the Havik 2 is an absolute game changer. The feel of this paddle is noticeably different from any other foam paddles with amazing control for drops and soft game with good spin, and speed off the paddle face is unmatched with ground strokes and overheads. The best way I can describe it is that it feels like a 2 stage paddle with a steady solid feel when using it for delicate shots and as you increase your power input the paddle has a higher dwell time for spin and rebound effect for speed rocketing fast high topspin drives. Don't let the price point fool you because this paddle is better than any 250-300 dollar paddle on the market no questions asked.
Love this paddle. Super low swingweight, but feels solid and stable, amazing sweet spot and a crisp feel that softened a bit - but still skews more crisp than soft. Elite pop and power right out of the box - but I added 4g weights on the bottom and it gave me the extra plow through I like without adding more swingweight. Everyone comments on the funky shape and then I let them play a game with it, and suddenly everyone has more questions. Even the graphics are super slick and visually nice. I’m one of those guys who literally buys all the paddles (recently have played with a J6CR, Vapor Power 2, and RPM Q2) and this is my new main. Literally no complaints!
I bought this paddle because my fellow PBer raved about this brand and let me try it out Like it then- but he had the version before the Havoc 2 So i went ahead and bought this knowing 3 things 1- I tried the brand 2- I loved the details of the latest version 3- very affordable Once I started playing with it I can’t put it down The control, spin and power (without me trying to hit it hard) is impressive Therefore I highly recommend this paddle and my friend is now buying this version “ so much lighter and easy to use” Bino Keep on manufacturing such great products that you will continue to thrive!
I recently purchased a paddle from Maverix / Havik 2, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment I started playing with it, I noticed the difference. The paddle has an excellent balance of power and control, which really helped elevate my game. The grip feels comfortable even during longer sessions, and the overall build quality is outstanding—it feels solid, well-crafted, and built to last. What impressed me the most is the responsiveness. Whether I’m at the net or hitting from the baseline, the paddle gives me confidence in every shot. It’s clear that a lot of thought went into the design and the sound is perfect as well. Overall, I highly recommend Maverix to anyone looking to upgrade their paddle. Great performance, great feel, and definitely worth it. Juan Manuel Cerpa
Paddle is great! Right out the box the paddle rips every ball with so much spin and power . Drops and resets are so effortless. Once I added weight after 2 sessions the paddle unlocked so much more stability and plow through ! The havic is definitely a top notch paddle ! So fast in hands effortless control and power !
MAVERIX is 15mm so THARIA 1mm compared to Wowlly SST. Big difference!! ️MAVERIX is a unique Because of the structure, it is good if you hit it first because it will harden. However, if you hit it from the center down, it's soft. The backspin system is similar to Wowlly SST. Easy to apply.
First time playing with this paddle and won gold. Great feel and pop
Aerodynamic design and it feels easier swinging through the air. Powerful with adequate grit. I added a 6 gram weight at the bottom of the grip to balance out the weight and it now swings even faster for kitchen battles. Wish list is for a lighter and more gritty Havik 3.
The diference between my old gen4 paddle was absourd my drops are flawless now and my drive with so much top spin and power and in close hand battle i could get to the Ball way faster 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️
I switched from a 'big name' Gen4 paddle, and it was love at first swing. Took about half a game to get used to it. The swing was effortless and the results were noticeably improved with no other changes. Drives and serves were hard and low over the net, control shots went exactly where intended. As if this weren't enough, my elbow pain is now gone. I have been suffering to various degrees over the last six months with no end in sight. I'm far too old to play as much as I do - but this paddle allows for my poor judgement! You can't go wrong with this paddle - stacks up against much higher priced paddles. The nice packaging, included cover, weights, and over grip are all icing on the cake. Customer service is fantastic - questions are answered quickly and thoroughly. Can't recommend highly enough! I've already converted 7 of my friends. Great job, Maverix!
Excellent paddle, all the power you need and then some, super lightweight and fast in the hands, truly wreaking havoc on the court with my spin serves.
I normally don’t write reviews but this deserves it. This paddle is the only paddle to me that feels like a gen 3. The paddle pockets the ball really well so it’s so easy to get top spin on the ball. My serves had so much spin that I was putting the ball in the net at first. I will say the shape took me a minute to adjust to, but I’m sold. I love how light it feels and how fast it is in my hands. Definitely a unique paddle from a great company.
I love the specs and customizable options. I love the sound and feel when using the paddle. Great shape and perfect dimensions for a paddle.
