There’s a jungle out there when it comes to finding a new pickleball paddle. When this game was invented back in the 60’s, paddles were usually made of laminated wood. Nowadays, with the massive popularity of pickleball, new materials and racket types are coming out every week. Some of them, much loved in reviews all over the internet, are very sophisticated but also quite expensive. Let’s now look at five …
Let’s look closer at the Juciao Spin 1.0 which is a Gen 2 USAPA approved pickleball paddle. The grip First off, the shape feels square-ish and the size feels close to an L2 tennis grip size. As for the grips length for the two-handed backhand: with the dominant palm right over the butt cap, the non-dominant palm’s index finger must be placed on the back surface for the midcourt and kitchen game, while from …
Very first 5 hours into the game of Pickleball and this sport is just super fun to play! Currently playing with my 8-year-old nephew, but pretty soon I’ll be playing Pickleball with some “open-minded” tennis hitting partners. Wait a moment! Playing against a kid? Is there any importance in any of this? Well, yeah! First, you learn how to walk, then how to run. Gets you to understand first-hand why …
Pickleball has been growing exponentially in the USA these past 4 years and after taking its first baby-steps in Europe, it’s growing its presence here, also. In the coming weeks I will review and share my feedback on various Pickleball paddles that I’ve tested on the courts. It won’t take long for you Tennisnerd readers to understand why Pickleball is gaining so much ground and why some tennis players switch …
The updated versions of the Ektelon Inferno line of paddles are now available at Pickleball Warehouse here. Let’s have a closer look at what they can offer players. The main difference is the new raw carbon fiber surface which translate into much better spin and good precision, even with the 16mm thickness. The updated line of the Inferno has a thermoformed construction which improves power and durability with the elongated design. …
HEAD announced two new pickleball paddles in their lineup with the Head Boom Tour EX and the Head Boom Team EX. Learn more about what these paddles offer players and what is the main differences. HEAD’s Boom paddles are interesting choices for players looking for both power and precision, even with an aggressive play. EX stands for extended overall length and handle, for some extra reach and power and they …
The new Selkirk Vanguard Pro series of pickleball paddles are now available, let’s look a bit closer at the options of paddles and what the Vanguard Pro Epic can offer for players. This is an all-court pickleball racket aimed for good players who are looking for great control and precision but can provide that bit of extra swing speed required. The pop and power coming off the ball when using …
Pickleball has well and truly entered the mainstream, with an increasing number of players competing professionally. But with the sport still so new, which are the top pickleball players right now? Today we will introduce the top 10 players influencing the direction of pickleball and creating waves in the professional scene. The PPA Tour uses a strict rating system—the PPA Rankings Presented by Southwest Rapid Rewards—to decide entrance and seeding …
Coach Evan Gaudreau, a former D1 player, has been giving pickleball a go, not as a switch from tennis, but as an addition to it. This is his journey from tennis to pickleball. Crafting a style in pickleball I suck at Pickleball. When compared to my tennis. It’s hard to find the balance and the comfort I have strategically on the tennis court and transferring that to Pickle. On the …
In the last few years, we’ve seen some very decent tennis players moved over to the pickleball courts. Is it a threat to tennis? Nah, we don’t think so. Pickleball is just a fun sport that just works well for many. Just because you are great on the tennis courts, does not always mean you will succeed at Pickleball though. Some of the reasons why some players change to Pickleball,: …
