Honestly, I think a gen 1 or gen 1.5 raw carbon fiber paddle is best for a beginner because it will be harder for a beginner to control a fiberglass paddle. Just my opinion based on my personal experience.
If you are an absolute beginner, go talk to your friends first. Some of them may have beginner paddles that they are no longer using. Once you're certain that you want to continue your pickleball journey, then go out and buy a $100 control paddle. A control paddle has a softer face that better allows you to control your hits. Nothing frustrates a beginner player than constantly hitting the ball out of the court. A control paddle alleviates that problem. After playing for a while, you can graduate from a control paddle to something else. By that time, you'll have a better idea of what kind of player you are.
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Honestly, I think a gen 1 or gen 1.5 raw carbon fiber paddle is best for a beginner because it will be harder for a beginner to control a fiberglass paddle. Just my opinion based on my personal experience.
If you are an absolute beginner, go talk to your friends first. Some of them may have beginner paddles that they are no longer using. Once you're certain that you want to continue your pickleball journey, then go out and buy a $100 control paddle. A control paddle has a softer face that better allows you to control your hits. Nothing frustrates a beginner player than constantly hitting the ball out of the court. A control paddle alleviates that problem. After playing for a while, you can graduate from a control paddle to something else. By that time, you'll have a better idea of what kind of player you are.