How we make money
Affiliate disclosure
How commissions and free products work here, in plain English, and how we keep both away from the rankings.
The short version
Some links on Paddle Ledger are affiliate links, including Amazon links. Buy through one and we may earn a commission, while you pay exactly the same price. Rankings are set from research scores before any link is added, so commissions never change what we recommend or the order.
Amazon Associates
Paddle Ledger is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Other affiliate programs
We may also join programs run by paddle brands and pickleball retailers. Their rates differ, which is exactly why these rules exist:
- We set rankings from research scores first, and add links after.
- A product that pays more never moves up a list because of it.
- If the best product has no affiliate program, it still wins and we still link to it.
How to spot an affiliate link
Buttons like “Check Price on Amazon” and most product links in our guides are affiliate links. Every page that has them shows a short notice near the top. In our code, they’re marked as sponsored links.
Free products
Research-based reviews don’t need free samples, so we don’t ask for them. If a brand sends one anyway, any review that mentions that product will say so at the top. We never accept payment for reviews, scores or rankings.
Prices
Prices and stock move every day, so you won’t find fixed prices here. Check the current price on the store’s page before you buy.
Questions
Something here unclear? Get in touch. We’re glad to explain the reasoning behind any recommendation.