Paddle Selection: Swing Weight
With the myriad of different paddles and brands on the market, it is no wonder that players remain confused by the numerous choices that are available. Because we have limited time and budget to try...
View ArticlePaddle Power vs Control Comparison
In previous articles, we discuss how the amount of “pop” or “reactivity” of a pickleball paddle is related to its face stiffness. In general, paddles with softer faces will provide more power and ball...
View ArticlePaddle Effective Weight
In this article we will introduce the idea of the Paddle Effective Weight, and why it should be used instead of the Paddle Swing Weight. But first, let’s review what we know about the swing weight and...
View ArticleThermoformed Paddle Delamination Revisited
This post has been updated since the original publish date by including videos that demonstrate the tapping test described below. In several previous articles (“Thermoformed Paddle Delamination” and...
View ArticlePaddle Swing Weight, Recoil Weight, & Swing Radius
The large number of pickleball paddle manufacturers and the wide variety of paddles they offer makes it virtually impossible for a player to try them all to determine the right paddle for their style...
View ArticlePaddle Spin Capability, Friction, & Stiffness
In a previous article, “How is Topspin Generated?”, we showed that topspin is created by sweeping your arm in an upward arc while striking the ball. During contact, the ball flattens and the paddle...
View ArticleJoola Hyperion & Perseus Paddle Review
The Joola Hyperion and Joola Perseus are high-end pickleball paddles that have been endorsed by the professional pickleball player, Ben Johns. Except for obvious differences in paddle shape and grip...
View ArticleTMPR Terra Series Paddles
TMPR Sports is a family-owned company that manufacturers pickleball paddles in their factory in Michigan. Their paddles use a variety of face sheet and core materials and are configured in different...
View ArticlePaddle Technical Comparisons
Selecting your ideal paddle will involve a delicate balance of static weight, swing radius, balance weight, swing weight, recoil weight, and bending stiffness. Since many of these characteristics are...
View ArticleHow Does Twist Weight Affect Accuracy?
We have all experienced mis-hits where the ball either lands into the net or sails long over the opposite baseline. One key contributor to these mis-hits involves the rotation of the paddle face about...
View ArticlePaddle Dynamics
Since the shape, weight, and materials of the various pickleball paddles on the market may seem to be identical, one might conclude that all paddles are the same. While this may be true on the lower...
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