Racquet Sports: warranties compared
12 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
10 of 12 brands cover racquet sports in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 2 years, from Lobster Sports and Spinshot. 8 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 1 keeps something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Paddletek40/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Paddle (defects)
- 2Lobster Sports32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 3Spinshot32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 4SwiftNet21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverageCheck your model's manual
- 5Franklin Sports13/100Full: 3 monthsNo partial coverage
- 6Babolat13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Racquet frameVaries by model line
- 7Killerspin13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole table
- 8Onix13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Tournament and Performance paddles; Recreational paddles; Accessories
- 9Selkirk13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Paddle (defects)Varies by model line
- 10Wilson13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 11Yonex13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Racquet (defects)
- 12JOOLA8/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole paddle (registered NFC paddles); Whole paddle
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear7 of 12 brands
- Fading4 of 12 brands
- Cracks3 of 12 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse2 of 12 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks2 of 12 brands
- Batteries1 of 12 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for racquet sports.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Play It Again SportsMost items7 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for racquet sports where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of racquet sports has the best warranty?
On paper, Paddletek scores highest, with no full coverage but some parts covered to lifetime. Lobster Sports covers everything longest, at 2 years.
Is a long warranty on racquet sports really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
2 of 12 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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