This is a more useful video than many people might realize. As I'm trying to go from beginner to intermediate, you told me I had to first evaluate my game and then consider about a half-dozen paddle characteristics. Maybe I'll stay as a beginner for a while longer... 😂
Bro you should have given examples of paddles, categorized by their playstyle, that would be a good starting point for people to research into. Like giving the Vatic Pro paddles as the best budget choice for new players, with the Prism Flash/V7 being more for control/soft game players, and the thermoformed Flash/V7 being for more power players. And giving the example of Engage being the best company based on their warranty policy
Wow Will. You basically just covered the one thing that most pickleballer who are not ex tennis player don't know. Grip thickness. I'm minimum a 4.5 inch grip. I use to buy tennis 4.75 grip racket and shave down the handle (use to work at tennis shop). Now with the SixZero, I had to buy the heat shrink wrap, remove the grip, add the extra thickness with the shrink wrap, redo the grip and add an overgrip. Now that grip is perfect. I also think a thicker, proper grip will reduce carpal tunnel and tennis elbow injury. Just my thought.
@@samuraistabber Ill have to suggest to a friend he gets bad tennis elbow but his shot form is like throwing a baseball sidearm and he wont change so not sure if it would help that much.
Thank you for this video Will. How about pickleball sneakers?? I see many sites selling pickleball sneakers are just selling volleyball and tennis sneakers. Are there huge differences? Personally I don't think so. Please make a video to clarify that for us pickle lovers. Thank you!!!
< 'Less than'. 'Greater than' >. Someday paddles will come in more and larger grip sizes. The vast majority of pb paddle grip sizes are in the low 4" range, which is far too small for anyone with large or XL hands.
I wish the paddle companies would be allow satisfaction guarantees so you could test it before committing to it. Especially the expensive ones. So much in picking the right paddle is personal preference and feel.
Look into taking lessons first. It's more likely that your elbow pain is caused by poor technique rather than the paddle. I've played for 5+ years (with a tennis background) and haven't had any upper body injuries.
I would strongly recommend a Pro Kennex paddle. They have a specific technology for players suffering from tennis elbow pain. Expensive but great paddle. I used one for + 2 years. I am not a paid influencer just a pain free player.😊
Depends on your preference but I personally prefer a longer paddle for extra leverage for power but sacrifice the larger sweet spot and quicker maneuvering
Yes. For most ppl the best paddle would have lowest swing weight possible with a high twist weight. Good surface for spin. And as much power as you can control
Im advanced tennis player who want to start play pickleball, one hand backhand. Value spin and control. What paddle do you recommend for me? Budget 200usd +/- . Thanks
Hello, can you offer suggestions for an upgrade. I currently play with an Onyx Z5. I like to hit with power, have pretty good control, occasionally use spin and use one hand backhand. Budget would be around $150. thanks in advance for any suggestions!
For all 3 I'd say the Pro Line Energy S is right up there. For me it does lack a bit of power at times but it makes up for that with it's amazing control. Also just ordered the R3 Nova which is another that excels in all categories you mentioned.
Disagree w the conventional wisdom that control players should go control paddle and power players go power paddle....Control players can use power paddle to add juice to game and they already have control where they won't lose much control
@@backbonz yeah it's like why would one need a paddle that excels in control if one can already have great control with non-control oriented paddle. extra pop worth much more than marginal gain in control (assuming one lacks power)
