Our pickleball player Rush is back with another pickleball paddle review, this time of the Selkirk Amped Invikta. Paddle: Selkirk Amped Invikta I have long anticipated the opportunity to review a Selkirk paddle and undoubtedly, it lived up to its name. I did not even care much about what Selkirk series I would have the opportunity to play with, I was just excited to play with a paddle from the well-known brand. The Selkirk Amped Invikta is pro player Tyson McGuffin’s go-to paddle. This was one of my favorites, if not my favorite paddle to ever play with. I am …
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Pickleball is one of America’s fastest-growing sports. Here are 3 Steps to Getting Started in Pickleball by Rush Walters. 3 Steps to Getting Started in Pickleball “For the rapidly decreasing number of Americans who’ve never heard of pickleball, the obscure paddleball game is one of America’s fastest-growing sports.” Shannon Mullen, npr.org. But how do you get going? Let’s go through the 3 Steps to Getting Started in Pickleball. So you want to join in on the fun, but you have some questions. What is Pickleball? Is it like ping pong on a tennis court? Well, not exactly, but you do …
Rush Walters is back with another pickelball paddle review, this time of the interesting Joola Method CTS 12 paddle. Joola Method CTS 12 Review The Joola Method CTS 12 can be bought from our partners at Total Pickelball. Click the link if you want to check out our other pickleball paddle reviews. Specifications Head Dimensions (Length x Width): 15.8 x 8.4 in. Paddle Thickness: 12 mm. Grip Length: 5.5 in. Standard Weight: 8.2 oz. Paddle Material: Response Honeycomb Polymer Core Notable Features: Carbon Touch Surface (CTS) The majority of my pickleball paddle review so far have been over Joola’s paddles. …
Rush Walters is back with another pickleball paddle review, this time of the ProKennex Pro Flight, an arm-friendly paddle. Pickleball Paddle Review: ProKennex Pro Flight The ProKennex Pro Flight paddle can be purchased at our friends at Total Pickleball. And you can check out more pickleball paddle reviews here. Specifications Head Dimensions (Length x Width): 15.5 x 7.875 in. Paddle Thickness: 11 mm. Grip Length: 4.875 in. Standard Weight: 7.3 – 7.6 oz. Paddle Material: Cloud Cell Polymer Core Notable Features: Carbon Face & Kinetic Technology The first tennis racquet that I ever used was an old ProKennex that I …
Our pickleball expert, Rush Walters, is back with another pickleball paddle review. This time he reviews the Joola Method. Pickleball Paddle Review – Joola Method The one pickleball paddle brand I have reviewed the most on Tennisnerd has been Joola. The Joola Vision CFS 14 was my first official paddle. Well, I supposed I technically owned two Niupipo paddles, but I just consider those as ultra-beginner paddles. My wife bought me a pack of two Niupipo paddles for Christmas one year, and I can remember thinking, “I’ll just start with these. If I get more serious about the sport, I’ll …
Our pickleball expert, Rush Walters, is back with a pickleball paddle review, this time dealing with the Diadem Warrior Edge. Pickleball Paddle Review: Diadem Warrior Edge You can purchase the pickleball paddle Diadem Warrior Edge from our partner, Total Pickleball. Specifications Head Dimensions (Length x Width): 16.4 x 7.5 in. Paddle Thickness: 16 mm. Grip Length: 5 in. Standard Weight: 8.0 oz Paddle Material: Polypropylene Honeycomb Notable Features: Etched Carbon Fiber Surface, Aero Edge Guard I did not think much of it when I first picked this paddle from my pile of paddles to review. I thought maybe it was …
Our pickleball reviewer, Rush Walters, is back with a HEAD Gravity pickleball paddle review. You might know this name from tennis racquets! HEAD Gravity Pickleball Paddle In the hunt for a pickleball paddle? Check out our other reviews here. Specifications Head Dimensions (Length x Width): 15.75 in. x 8.1 in. Paddle Thickness: 14 mm. Grip Length: 4.5 in. Standard Weight: 8.1 oz Paddle Material: Polymer Notable Features: Graphite/Composite Surface I have long been a fan of the tennis brand HEAD. As you can see in the picture below, I lined up all my tennis racquets next to Head’s Gravity paddle. …
It’s time for another pickleball paddle review. This time Rush tries the power-oriented paddle Stiga Aviox Carbon Nomex. Pickleball Paddle Review: Stiga Aviox Carbon Nomex Buy the Stiga Aviox Carbon Nomex at Total Pickleball Check out our other pickleball reviews here. Specifications Head Dimensions (Length x Width): 16 in. x 7.5 in. Paddle Thickness: 10.5 mm. Grip Length: 5 in. Standard Weight: 7.8 oz Paddle Material: Nomex Core Notable Features: Carbon Fiber Surface I really enjoyed reviewing the Stiga Aviox Carbon! I truly enjoyed playing with this paddle because it produced consistent power and did not sacrifice too much control. …
Our pickleball player, Rush Walters, is back with a pickleball paddle review of the Joola Solaire FAS 13. An interesting paddle! Pickleball paddle review: Joola Solaire FAS 13 Check out the Joola Solaire FAS 13 at our affiliate partner Total Pickleball. Specifications Head Dimensions (Length x Width): 16 in. x 8 in. Paddle Thickness: 13 mm. Grip Length: 5.5 in. Standard Weight: 8.2 oz Paddle Material: Response Polymer Honeycomb Notable Features: Fiberglass Abrasion Surface How does it play? Firstly, I tested this paddle with multiple singles matches against my dad. He is a beginner. Therefore I could push the limits …
Our pickleball writer, Rush Walters, is back with a pickleball paddle review of the Stiga Aviox Fiber Poly Pro. Stiga Aviox Fiber Poly Pro Paddle Review Demo from Total Pickleball: Stiga Aviox Fiber Poly Pro Check out our other pickleball paddle reviews here. Specifications Head Dimensions (Length x Width): 16 in. x 7.5 in. Paddle Thickness: 13 mm. Grip Length: 5 in. Standard Weight: 7.8 oz Paddle Material: Polymer Honeycomb Notable Features: Composite Fiberglass Surface, “Diamond” Head Shape Growing up with a Stiga ping pong table in my parents’ basement, I have long been a fan of the brand. With …