PickleballGalaxy Q&AAnswers
Feb 12, 2021 - 11:01 AM
The demo program gives customers a great opportunity to put a paddle in their hands and see how it plays for them. Despite all of the technology that goes into these paddles, there are some factors that are completely subjective to the individual. We recommend trying a paddle out prior to buying so you know that it fits well for you, as no paddle fits 2 people quite the same. For recommendations on paddles, give us a call at (518) 438-3935 and we can help guide you to what you are looking for.
It sounds like you are looking for a paddle that has all the best characteristics without sacrificing anything. The best spin, control and power. Unfortunately to get the best control you have to give up some power and to get maximum power you have to give up some control. As far as "grit" on a paddle for spin each paddle must pass a surface roughness test to be USAPA tournament approved, it is NOT allowed to have anti-skid paint or any paint textured with sand, rubber particles, or any material that causes additional spin. Also the roughest texture isnt also the best measure for the best paddle to spin a ball. Some paddles have larger sweet spots and control the ball better so there is a balance between have more spin but also being able to still accurately control where you hit the ball.
A pickleball paddle's playability comes mainly from the paddle weight and composition. The paddles surface and core materials are the biggest factors in the weight and the paddles performance. It is generally said that a heavier paddle is better for power (Force = Mass * acceleration) and that, for control, a lighter paddle with a graphite surface is ideal. In the past, there have only been a few materials used in the construction of paddle cores, with the material determining the weight. With the introduction of many new core materials in recent years, paddles now offer a nice mixture of power and control with varying weight options.
Fiberglass Surface Pickleball Paddles - Provides more Pop for power paddles.
Graphite Surface Paddles - Used for control paddles
It sounds like you are looking for a paddle that has all the best characteristics without sacrificing anything. The best spin, control and power. Unfortunately to get the best control you have to give up some power and to get maximum power you have to give up some control. As far as "grit" on a paddle for spin each paddle must pass a surface roughness test to be USAPA tournament approved, it is NOT allowed to have anti-skid paint or any paint textured with sand, rubber particles, or any material that causes additional spin. Also the roughest texture isnt also the best measure for the best paddle to spin a ball. Some paddles have larger sweet spots and control the ball better so there is a balance between have more spin but also being able to still accurately control where you hit the ball.
A pickleball paddle's playability comes mainly from the paddle weight and composition. The paddles surface and core materials are the biggest factors in the weight and the paddles performance. It is generally said that a heavier paddle is better for power (Force = Mass * acceleration) and that, for control, a lighter paddle with a graphite surface is ideal. In the past, there have only been a few materials used in the construction of paddle cores, with the material determining the weight. With the introduction of many new core materials in recent years, paddles now offer a nice mixture of power and control with varying weight options.
Fiberglass Surface Pickleball Paddles - Provides more Pop for power paddles.
Graphite Surface Paddles - Used for control paddles
