Really appreciate your review! You mentioned this is the second best paddle of the ones you purchased and playtested, so I'm assuming (based on your reddit comments) that the Titanium is your preferred? I am only three months into pickleball but enjoying it very much and looking to upgrade from my basic paddle that came in a cheap 4 pack from amazon. From all the opinions you've provided, seems like I would probably go with the titanium myself as I have come to enjoy the "pop" from my cheap paddle that lets me return serves deep and serve deep with pace. Any idea when you'll post a similar review for the Titanium paddle? Subscribed so I won't miss it!
If you're looking for your first "good" paddle, I really think the Titanium is the best choice. It's comfortable/soft enough at dinking, the paddle's surface is very durable so far (much less tear and wear than the T700). It's less soft than the very soft Spin 1.0, but is less stiff than the 18K and (black) T700. Since you're talking about the baseline game (serving, returning), the Titan allows the ball to sink into its surface a bit more than the 18K and the (black) T700. In my opinion this helps to redirect incoming balls a bit better than the stiffer 18K/T700. These two hit a heavier top-spin and fit better an attacking game from the baseline. I've been playing the Titan 1.0 side-by-side with the 18K these couple of weeks and briefly switch to the softer Spin 1.0 for comparisons. At this stage, I'm trying to get some of my tennis hitting partners to try Pickleball. I've already played an insanely fun 1 hour with one of them. I will for sure be posting hitting clips from the back of my baseline, so that the trajectory of my strokes can be seen (like I did for tennis). This is the link with the cheapest order available for the Titan 1.0. Let me know if you get one: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007469782252.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.a5ffWeQHWeQHxQ&algo_pvid=5d40d62c-38fe-42a6-a744-39ab4fc72cbf&algo_exp_id=5d40d62c-38fe-42a6-a744-39ab4fc72cbf-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%2177.59%2166.99%21%21%2179.41%2168.56%21%40211b61d017325191502106346e20fb%2112000041480929633%21sea%21GR%21943994936%21X&curPageLogUid=rcNFTYye6vBU&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
@@vunjackchin7305 the Spin 1.0 is much softer and more predictable at the kitchen. Very rough surface. The Titan 1.0 seems to have a more durable surface, has a slimmer handle, I prefer the Titan 1.0 during the first shots (serves, returns, 3rd shots)
Really appreciate your review! You mentioned this is the second best paddle of the ones you purchased and playtested, so I'm assuming (based on your reddit comments) that the Titanium is your preferred?
I am only three months into pickleball but enjoying it very much and looking to upgrade from my basic paddle that came in a cheap 4 pack from amazon. From all the opinions you've provided, seems like I would probably go with the titanium myself as I have come to enjoy the "pop" from my cheap paddle that lets me return serves deep and serve deep with pace.
Any idea when you'll post a similar review for the Titanium paddle? Subscribed so I won't miss it!
If you're looking for your first "good" paddle, I really think the Titanium is the best choice. It's comfortable/soft enough at dinking, the paddle's surface is very durable so far (much less tear and wear than the T700). It's less soft than the very soft Spin 1.0, but is less stiff than the 18K and (black) T700.
Since you're talking about the baseline game (serving, returning), the Titan allows the ball to sink into its surface a bit more than the 18K and the (black) T700. In my opinion this helps to redirect incoming balls a bit better than the stiffer 18K/T700. These two hit a heavier top-spin and fit better an attacking game from the baseline.
I've been playing the Titan 1.0 side-by-side with the 18K these couple of weeks and briefly switch to the softer Spin 1.0 for comparisons.
At this stage, I'm trying to get some of my tennis hitting partners to try Pickleball. I've already played an insanely fun 1 hour with one of them.
I will for sure be posting hitting clips from the back of my baseline, so that the trajectory of my strokes can be seen (like I did for tennis).
This is the link with the cheapest order available for the Titan 1.0. Let me know if you get one:
www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007469782252.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.a5ffWeQHWeQHxQ&algo_pvid=5d40d62c-38fe-42a6-a744-39ab4fc72cbf&algo_exp_id=5d40d62c-38fe-42a6-a744-39ab4fc72cbf-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%2177.59%2166.99%21%21%2179.41%2168.56%21%40211b61d017325191502106346e20fb%2112000041480929633%21sea%21GR%21943994936%21X&curPageLogUid=rcNFTYye6vBU&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
I just bought a spin 1.0, saw a reddit post the feel is kinda similar to the titan but I guess u have a better reference since u get to test both.
Spin 1.0 is softer for sure.
By softer u mean better control but less power? @@experientialtennispickleball
Awesome video. Do you recommend the titanium or spin 1.0 paddle more? Is titanium paddle harder to control?
@@vunjackchin7305 the Spin 1.0 is much softer and more predictable at the kitchen. Very rough surface. The Titan 1.0 seems to have a more durable surface, has a slimmer handle, I prefer the Titan 1.0 during the first shots (serves, returns, 3rd shots)