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Buying Guides
A lot of rec players ask the wrong paddle question. They ask: Those are fair questions. But the better question is this:…
A lot of rec players do one of two bad things with a new paddle. They either fall in love after 10…
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Elongated paddles offer more reach and power but are less forgiving. Hybrid paddles provide better control, a larger sweet spot, and faster…
If you’ve ever shopped for a pickleball paddle online, you’ve probably noticed something confusing. A pro player says one paddle is incredible.A…
Not long ago, buying a pickleball paddle was pretty simple. You picked something that felt good in your hand, maybe asked a…
Most rec players compare paddles like this: “This one weighs 7.8 oz and that one weighs 8.1 oz…” But two paddles at…
Most recreational players shop for paddles the same way: “What’s the hottest paddle right now?”“What are the pros using?” That’s understandable—but it’s…
If you’ve ever looked at a $50 paddle and a $200 paddle and thought, “Wait… both say ‘polymer core’ and ‘carbon face’……
Control paddles are supposed to make the soft game easier. Better dinks. Better drops. Fewer errors. So when you switch to one…
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