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Updated September 2025 Spend enough time around the courts and you’ll notice a pattern. The players who look unbothered in kitchen battles, calmly absorbing speed ups and resetting points, usually have one thing in common: a thicker paddle, usually, 16mm. If 13mm builds are the caffeinated speed demons and 14mm is the all around balanced…
Updated September 2025 Pickleball has become a game of extremes. On one end, 13mm paddles are thin, powerful, and packed with feedback. On the other, 16mm paddles are plush, forgiving, and control-oriented. Sitting right in the middle are 14mm paddles, a category that has quietly become one of the most popular choices for all-court players….
Updated September 2025 If you’ve hung around any pickleball courts lately, you’ve probably heard the word thermoformed thrown around. It’s the buzzword of the paddle world. Players talk about it like it’s some secret ingredient that turns an average game into highlight reels. Thermoformed paddles have surged in popularity thanks to new raw carbon surfaces,…
Updated September 2025 When people talk about pickleball paddles, they usually obsess over weight, core thickness, or surface material. What gets overlooked far too often is the handle length. The truth is, handle size can make or break how a paddle feels in your hands. Most paddles on the market have handles that measure five…
Updated September 2025 If you’ve ever felt like your paddle was slipping in your hand or your wrist ached after a couple of games, chances are the grip size wasn’t right for you. It’s one of the most overlooked details in pickleball equipment. I remember watching a friend in our local rec group who struggled…
Updated September 2025 Talk to any long time pickleball player, and you’ll likely hear a story about the paddle they just can’t give up. More often than not, that paddle has a graphite face. One player at my local rec league has been using the same graphite Paddletek Tempest for years. When others tease him…
Updated September 2025 If you’ve ever walked into an indoor gym and felt like your shots were dialed in, only to head outdoors the next day and suddenly feel like a different player, you’re not alone. Many players chalk it up to “just an off day” or blame the wind. But the truth is, the…
Updated September 2025 Every pickleball player has had that moment: you line up for a drive, mishit by an inch, and feel a sting shoot through your fingers or forearm. Sometimes it lingers for a rally or two. Sometimes it leaves your arm sore the next day. It’s easy to blame technique, the ball, or…
Updated September 2025 Pickleball has officially gone carbon crazy. Everywhere you look it’s “raw carbon,” “thermoformed edges,” and “gritty spin.” But here’s the thing: fiberglass isn’t dead. In fact, it still shines in one very important area, easy power. If you’ve ever wished your paddle gave you a little more pop without needing a perfect…
Updated September 2025 If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to blast this ball straight through my opponent,” then you’re in the right place. While lightweight paddles often get the spotlight for quick hand battles, heavy pickleball paddles (8.0 oz and up) are the secret weapon for players who crave raw power, stability, and that…