I play with a guy who's gone through 3 LUXX's since release. Paint grit is super weak in his opinion. Selkirk also fought him on replacing it in the first 30 day
@@msgdob86 My friend hits almost EVERY shot with spin. He showed me his paddle after 3 weeks and the sweet spot was smooth. He said all the paddles wore down the same. If "spin" is your game, I'd pass.
@@kimleith1378 The Diadem Edge 18k is probably one of the best for spin, and the surface should hold its integrity for much longer due to the unique carbon fiber weaves that are incorporated in its design. Additionally, if you use a rubber paddle eraser to remove the dirt/debris that can accumulate and get stuck in the fibers of the surface, you'll keep the surface of your paddle in optimum condition and won't see it wear down as quickly.
@@kimleith1378 you have to change the heavy hitter mentality first. Let's face it bangers win their share of games quicker with less energy. This paddle is for those that want a better short game, blocking,defense and keep the ball down not for those that want bang.
@@gg80108I’m a banger, and I want to take 20% off my shot. This paddle won’t help me with that, but once I drill enough to control my shot, the paddle will help the touch feel better on the dinks/drops/resets. My ultimate goal is to have a better overall game. Bangers who don’t want to change that and struggle with accuracy will find themselves frustrated.
I play with a guy who's gone through 3 LUXX's since release. Paint grit is super weak in his opinion. Selkirk also fought him on replacing it in the first 30 day
Do you know how long it took to have this issue produce itself? I just bought this paddle.
@@msgdob86 My friend hits almost EVERY shot with spin. He showed me his paddle after 3 weeks and the sweet spot was smooth. He said all the paddles wore down the same. If "spin" is your game, I'd pass.
@@kimleith1378 The Diadem Edge 18k is probably one of the best for spin, and the surface should hold its integrity for much longer due to the unique carbon fiber weaves that are incorporated in its design. Additionally, if you use a rubber paddle eraser to remove the dirt/debris that can accumulate and get stuck in the fibers of the surface, you'll keep the surface of your paddle in optimum condition and won't see it wear down as quickly.
@@pickleballguys687 Apples n Oranges. Paint grit vs Peel Ply. Peel ply creates the roughness, not the type of carbon
The truth is that most that buy a control paddle, they just want to bang without their ball going long. Nothing to do with touch.
Using placement and control to get the heavy hitters in my group to the kitchen to dink is my goal with the LUXX.
@@kimleith1378 you have to change the heavy hitter mentality first. Let's face it bangers win their share of games quicker with less energy. This paddle is for those that want a better short game, blocking,defense and keep the ball down not for those that want bang.
@@gg80108 That's my goal. Much better on my 69 yr old body. Force my oponent to speed up a ball that is low make them reach.
@@gg80108I’m a banger, and I want to take 20% off my shot. This paddle won’t help me with that, but once I drill enough to control my shot, the paddle will help the touch feel better on the dinks/drops/resets. My ultimate goal is to have a better overall game. Bangers who don’t want to change that and struggle with accuracy will find themselves frustrated.