How to Find the Best Pickleball Paddle (for your game style)
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- Опубликовано: 23 июн 2023
- Like I said, my favorite and current paddle is the Selkirk Power Air - the ratings in the video were created by my friend Darsh, who was testing the paddles.
Join me as I help my friend, Darsh, a 4.5 player and a former D1 tennis player, find the perfect pickleball paddle for his unique style. The video guides you through the essential steps to properly test paddles, equipping you with the know-how to choose your own.
Remember, everyone's game style is unique, and that’s why your paddle should be too! We cover different methods to test out paddles, whether that be borrowing from friends, demo-ing them in stores, or bringing demos to the courts. For those of you who may not have access to a good sports store, don't worry! We've got you covered with creative solutions.
We'll stress the importance of comparing multiple paddles at once. Testing paddles over different days makes it difficult to notice the subtle differences that could determine which one is the best fit for you.
We also break down key features of pickleball paddles you should consider: Power, Control, Forgivingness (Sweetspot size), Spin, and Weight. Understanding these features will provide you with the right insight when selecting your paddle. 
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Like I said, my favorite and current paddle is the Selkirk Power Air - the ratings in the video were created by my friend Darsh, who was testing the paddles. Thanks for watching!!
Have you played with the new Luxx Control Air yet? how does it compare?
I have a lot of respect for your opinion. Did you go through the same process to choose the Selkirk?
A budget paddle comparison would be fantastic for people looking for good but yet affordable paddles. Thanks
vatic pro prism flash or v7 is the only thing you need to look at if you want a budget paddle
@@zzzzz2899⁰
And Ronbus
It just happens that I own both the Ronbus and the Vatic…
Budget paddles just aren’t that good. Why do you own multiple budget paddles? Just make the investment
This is perfect content to evaluate why a player would choose a paddle, but also, how a player should evaluate paddles. Well done!
That shop is SICK. That mini indoor court for trying paddle is so smart
My best paddles that I have tested and love them Vatic Pro, 6.0 Double Diamond, Legacy Pro, Ronbus series....nice video !!!!
Enjoyed this video, and most all of your content. Next time i visit my son in LA, I'm going to stop by that shop in Santa Monica. I've fallen in love with the vatic pro v7. But i had no way to test ahead of time. So finding a shop like that is perfect. Thanks and keep up the great instructional videos 👍🏻
Thanks for the help! Lots of people know about different paddles but don't know the differences much. I would love to hear what you guys think about some budget paddles.
Thanks for watching & noted!
I've only been playing for 6 months but I've tried a ton of paddles already. I can quite confidently say that the Six Zero Double Diamond is one of the best, if not the best, all around paddle to buy. Good control and more then enough power for drives and put aways. I highly recommend it. Just bought my second one today.
Very nice / good suggestions. However, what was not covered was how to evaluate how long the paddle surface retained its roughness. I have heard multiple sources report that the Joola paddles lose a high percentage of their roughness after only about a month of regular use. How can a regular pickleball player get a good, unbiased evaluation of surface roughness versus time for all the paddles out there?
Yes to budget paddles please.😊
Yes, a video on budget paddles and best values.
Lately we have had a bit of controversy about the balls, could you do a review of outdoor balls? Thanks 👍✌️☮️
This is a great video! Yes, budget paddles please: Legacy, Volair, Vatic, Bread & Butter, etc. Thank you!
And DBD
Definitely make a video on budget paddles. Great video. 👍
Noted!
Really liked this video. Nice job.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for doing this video...have been sweating over what paddle to get and really can't test before I order
Glad it was helpful!
I am an advanced beginner with a beginner paddle. I want to invest in a better paddle but don't have the opportunity to demo from a store and feel silly spending too much money when my skills a just developing. A video to pick a paddle for someone at my level, with room to improve, in the $150 or under range would be great! Thanks!
Legacy pro
Please do a budget paddle comparison! I’m a new player and can’t justify spending $150+ on a paddle yet.
Would love a budget paddle video as well
I used the Crbn 1 and I purchased a xspak paddle, it’s a Crbn clone. The xspak was a bit lighter, hit with more power, dinked better and had great spin at literally 1/2 the cost. I’ve used the Selkirk you use and the joola and I’m convinced that I’d rather have the xspak!
I did not like the feel/feedback of the xspak so returned it to Amazon with no hassles.
Since you pick the Jolla Perseus 16mm as a winner, would be nice if you can compare all four of the new Joola paddles, Perseus, Scorpeus 16mm & 14mm. Thanks
I am a new player so I don’t want to invest in a very expensive paddle. Would like a comparison of budget friendly paddles also. Thanks. Luv the channel
Very nice / good suggestions
My wife is buying a paddle. we tested them as the video described. However, we did not check for sweet spot and spin. We will check for those two characteristics on the next testing go around. We are down from 25 to about eight. The first criteria was weight with her preferring lighter ones, so that was easy to get down to eight
Budget Paddle comparison would be great !!
Please do the budget video!! I’m willing to go up to around $125 but the lower the better for me right now.
Good video. It be cool if the paddles didn't have any logos so that name brand bias doesnt kick in. I recently bought the Six Zero Double Black Diamond 14 mm. Came in at 7.8 ounces but i put lead weight at 3 and 9 oclock and then on both sides of the throat. Power and spin are great with this paddle and I am just now getting good feel for the dinking. In the end I think any good quality paddle is fine, its more about the player's ability.
Thank you!
I would like to see a comparison of a set of wide paddles from some of the same manufacturers.
I play with both CRBN 1X and Selkirk Invikta Power Air. I guess my next paddle is the Perseus! 😁
Thanks for your unbiased reviews. It seems the Selkerk paddles are very popular in the 2024 PPA.
Selkirk is aggressively sponsoring pros and similar influencers right now…they are trying the tried and true path of spending a ton on marketing and sponsorships to capture market share in a growth industry.
Those customers who buy Selkirk are paying them to influence them…it’s akin to a car customer paying an extra $2-3k on avg to have the car company advertise to that customer…
Yes please do budget paddles
Funny. Other testers have not rated the Joola Perseus very high. I guess, like you said, every player is different!
very good video. please et some of the budget carbons
Please add the Vatic pro flash to your budget paddle battle. Thx
I wish you guys had affiliate links to purchase these!
Looking for recommendations for a paddle for a beginner but one that gives a good experience on first playing and not a paddle that could turn someone off to pickleball.
Would appreciate your top 3 and why.
They are my top 3, wondering if I should go with 14mm or 16 🤔
HI thanks for this video, can you test out the Vulcan 5000 series paddle? Thanks
i use my kitchen cutting board with the modified grip super glued on. smacks. im a pro in the 98+ year old division by the way
Do a video on the best budget paddles
I just bought a Volair mach 1 and a mach 1 forza for my gf and I. I wonder how they compare to the Joola in this video... any feedback?
Love may Perseus 16 paddle, but I'm wondering whether a 16 is the best paddle for singles. Might a 14 be better given that power is more of a factor in singles? Thanks
Nice VID did you make
One with $50-$150 paddles? And for decent players Not beginners but decent
Throw a sixzero and a ronbus in there and Perseus goes way down
As someone who played a lot of tennis in the past, I go through a paddle in about 6 weeks playing about 15-20hrs per week. Digging shots which scrapes the corners is my biggest culprit.
As a result, for a person like myself, COST is the practical highest factor in choosing a paddle…
Which PowerAir model do you use? S2, Invikta or Epic?
What is the store name shown on the video with a lot of paddle choices?
Joola perseus has 14mm and 16mm. Which one is better??
Budget paddles please!
Why aren’t there objective evaluations with mechanical specs like thickness, stiffness, friction ratio, bounce and spin characteristics of standard mechanical arm like it used to be done for tennis racquets . I am sure manufacturers have to measure them for quality control so racquets parameters do not vary between units
Needs budget paddles
Why not demo the new Selkirk 005 006??
The Six Zero DBD is missing in your selection!
Gotta do budget paddles. 90% of people do not want to spend $150-250 on a paddle. $50 paddles FTW
$50 lol. China knockoffs.
@@lazyhusband they are exactly the same
@@ArizonaMMJ No MLP players use Juciao
@lazyhusband are you under the impression that the expensive paddles are not also made in china
@@sebastiandchow No, I’m not. Buy from companies who make an effort to put out quality products while doing some R&D. Stop supporting knock offs. You’re part of the China problem if you do.
Are some more geared towards women with a smaller grip? I have little hands
IS IT "LEGAL" OR, ACCEPTABLE, TO COAT THE PADDLE SURFACES WITH ANYTHING, THAT MAY INCREASE IT'S "SPIN" TRACTION"??!!!... [i.e. "ROSIN", PITCH, LATEX, GRIT, OR, MESH/FABRIC?!]
A friend of mine had a ping pong paddle with 80 grit sandpaper on one side so he could choose to spin it 45° from where he hit it towards any time.
You stated your paddle preference depends on the type of player you are but no mention of types or what this player is.
Darsh is a former tennis player making him more naturally comfortable on drives and volleys. He chose the joola to give him as much forgiveness as possible for softer shots while not sacrificing power & spin
TOO BAD YOU COULDN'T TRY THE 6.0 DOUBLE BLACK DIAMOND IN THE TEST...I HAVE THE CARBON, PURSUIT AND THE 6.0 AND I COULD SWITCH BETWEEN THEM AND EACH ONE HAS JUST MINOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THEM ALL...BUT ALL 3 ARE EXCELLENT PADDLES...SORRY FOR CAP LOCK...oops
Budget pls
Yes - i have a 50 Engage but would like a better one - i need more power!
Do you or want to play pro pickle ball?
The power air feels like a piece of dried out pressure treated plywood…I should know, I have one. Biggest pickleball paddle purchase regret to date.
Yes budget paddles I’m not paying 100 dollars for a paddle
yeah do a budget no way i’m dropping 250 on a pickle ball paddle i play for fun 😂
I just spent $70 and it made me feel sick! 😂
Most people like me only plan to play for fun, so I’m not trying to win a tournament with my cheaper paddle.
Budget paddles
Yo - la
It's pronounced Yola not Yula.
FYI: It's pronounced yo-la, not you-la.
It's not pronounced yoo la? Bit Yu la Who knew
It's pronounced yo-la! So, the o with a long vowel. Not, you-la.
It is pronouced "Yola" not Ula.
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