{"title":"Pro Pickleball Paddles","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePro Pickleball Paddles\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLet’s talk about \u003cstrong\u003ePro Pickleball Paddles\u003c\/strong\u003e. I retired 8 years ago and have been playing pickleball for the past 5 years. When I started playing there were no pickleball courts and no pickleball equipment to use, so we taped lines on one of the tennis courts and played over the tennis net. One of the club members cut some wooden paddles and wrapped the handles with electrical tape to build up the grip. Now in 2021, we have 8 permanent pickleball courts and in high season here in the desert we get up to 50 players per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Pickleball Paddles - Making A Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe have players at all levels from a rating of 2.5 to 4.5, and we have some visiting 5.0 plus players from time to time. I have played with a variety of paddles over the years and am still looking for that one perfect paddle. I wanted to know what paddles others use, what they look for in a paddle, and what they like when selecting a paddle. This was like opening Pandora’s box as there were so many opinions that it was hard to tell what is a good paddle to play especially for a highly rated player, so I focused on the higher-rated players and picked their brains as to what works best for them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Pickleball Paddle Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBefore we get into what paddles work best let’s just talk about paddles. There are a variety of manufacturers that make a variety of paddles in a variety of shapes. No matter what shape the paddle is in it must conform to the USAPA approved overall size dimensions. Paddles will have different weights, different surfaces, and different grip lengths and grip sizes. Most paddles have honeycomb cores, but there are some solid composite paddles that do not have cores. There are a variety of paddle weights and surfaces. Heavier paddles produce more power and lighter paddles produce more touch. Paddle manufacturers will put the specifications in the description of each paddle along with some comments on what you can expect from the paddle in play, such as good control, liberal sweet spot, more spin, and more power when you need it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Pickleball Paddles - Things To Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePro Pickleball Paddle Grip Length Varies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePickleball Paddle Grip Thickness Comes In Multiple Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: Pro Paddles use a variety of materials that affect weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet Spot\/Spin Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe question of \"how to choose a pickleball paddle\" is actually easier to answer than you think.  It just took me a while to figure it out.  And after interviewing the higher-level players, it finally hit home for me.  It's less about the paddle specs and more about the \"feel\" of the paddle.  You could have a paddle that is perfectly balanced at 7.2 ounces with a polymer core and a state-of-the-art carbon-fiber hitting surface, but if it doesn't feel good in your hands, then none of that even matters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat matters is that you like the feel of the paddles in your hand, you have confidence in the paddle hitting area, and it plays well on the courts. So the bottom line is to find a paddle that suits your style of play that feels good in your hand and that you have confidence in when playing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hot-llama-40-pickleball-ball","title":"Hot Llama 40 Pickleball Ball","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Hot Llama 40 is an exceptionally playable and durable pickleball. Firm on the paddle for long volley shots and responds well when needing soft shot control. When tested in play high level players preferred the Hot Llama 40 over any other ball. 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Hot Llama 40 pickleballs come individually, in a 3 pack, 6 pack or 12 pack. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"VolleyLlamaPickleball.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41812282966189,"sku":"","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/7210\/3597\/products\/HotLlama40PickleballBall.jpg?v=1663095187"},{"product_id":"oh-canada-pickleball-paddle","title":"Oh Canada Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOh Canada Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;OH Canada we're calling you to the courts with this intermediate paddle. The paddle has an extra thick core with a glass fiber surface and a generous sweet spot. The playability of this paddle compares to any similar pickleball paddle on the market. Weight is 7.8-8.1oz and a 5.0\\\u0026quot; grip length. 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USAP Approved. \u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":11009,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":255},\"16\":11}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe playability of this paddle compares to any similar pickleball paddle on the market. Weight is 7.8-8.1oz and a 5.0\" grip length. 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