I have the same Selkirk power air that you do. I added lead in the same area as you but I used a longer strip beginning near the handle and reaching around the first curve at the bottom of the paddle. The results were: more power, more control and no tennis elbow.
I have a Diadem Warrior Edge. The paddle came at 7.6 ounces. I had very fast hands that light almost too fast. I added lead tape at the 9 and 3 o'clock going down around the bottom curve of the paddle. It is now 8.3 ounces. This transformed my edge. The paddle feels softer, the sweet spot feels larger, and it has more pop. With the carbon fiber surface, it really spins the ball. I'm now a believer in buying a lighter version of a paddle and add lead tape to make the paddle perform to my specifications.
I’ve noticed many top professionals lead tape sides and neck of paddle but leave top alone. I took the lead tape from the top of my elongated paddle and put it down on the neck. I performed much better with just side tape and down to handle and without lead tape at top. Paddle felt much more controllable without loss of perceived power.
I have the same setup on my Invikta paddle with tape running from the 11 and 2 positions all the way down to the neck. Without tape on top maintains a lighter swing while increasing overall weight, power, and stability. Works for me.
Just like I did when I played tennis, I'm always experimenting with lead tape. I have tape over the top from around 10 to 2 o'clock, but going to experiment on the sides instead now.
I’m looking for better control and stability especially when blocking shots for defensive plays. I would assume added weight will help for a lighter paddle for stability when blocking shots
Great video! Super informative .. can I just make a suggestions could you possibly move closer to the mic? I had my volume turned all the way up & it was still a little hard to hear you, maybe it was just my phone settings?
I add it at 4:00 & 8:00/5:00 & 7:00....kind of that area. It brings down the sweet spot a bit and makes the paddle a bit headlight. Thank you for watching!
@@famousbyfridaypickleball9393 I did what you did plus added some at 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00 positions of my Invikta Power Air and it such a nicely balanced paddle now with great power and control. I used the Selkirk Tungsten Tape instead of lead tape. Thanks again for this video.
I'm fairly new to pickleball and I notice that I have a lot of shots that go past the baseline. Would adding weight near the bottom of the paddle help to reduce power?
I have the same Selkirk power air that you do. I added lead in the same area as you but I used a longer strip beginning near the handle and reaching around the first curve at the bottom of the paddle. The results were: more power, more control and no tennis elbow.
I have a Diadem Warrior Edge. The paddle came at 7.6 ounces. I had very fast hands that light almost too fast. I added lead tape at the 9 and 3 o'clock going down around the bottom curve of the paddle. It is now 8.3 ounces. This transformed my edge. The paddle feels softer, the sweet spot feels larger, and it has more pop. With the carbon fiber surface, it really spins the ball. I'm now a believer in buying a lighter version of a paddle and add lead tape to make the paddle perform to my specifications.
I agree! Especially with the Warrior Edge! It makes that paddle come alive! Thank you for watching!
I’ve noticed many top professionals lead tape sides and neck of paddle but leave top alone. I took the lead tape from the top of my elongated paddle and put it down on the neck. I performed much better with just side tape and down to handle and without lead tape at top. Paddle felt much more controllable without loss of perceived power.
I have the same setup on my Invikta paddle with tape running from the 11 and 2 positions all the way down to the neck. Without tape on top maintains a lighter swing while increasing overall weight, power, and stability. Works for me.
I put some lead tape near the bottom
but I cover it with electrical tape both for cosmetic reasons and to be on the safe side.
Just like I did when I played tennis, I'm always experimenting with lead tape. I have tape over the top from around 10 to 2 o'clock, but going to experiment on the sides instead now.
I’m looking for better control and stability especially when blocking shots for defensive plays. I would assume added weight will help for a lighter paddle for stability when blocking shots
I was thinking if you have that paddle, try adding lead tape to inside the throat area.
Great video! Super informative .. can I just make a suggestions could you possibly move closer to the mic? I had my volume turned all the way up & it was still a little hard to hear you, maybe it was just my phone settings?
Thank you! Will do!
On the power air where do you add lead tape to increase sweet spot? Better performance along the edgeless paddle?
I add it at 4:00 & 8:00/5:00 & 7:00....kind of that area. It brings down the sweet spot a bit and makes the paddle a bit headlight. Thank you for watching!
@@famousbyfridaypickleball9393 I did what you did plus added some at 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00 positions of my Invikta Power Air and it such a nicely balanced paddle now with great power and control. I used the Selkirk Tungsten Tape instead of lead tape. Thanks again for this video.
Anyone have a link for lead tape
@@ictkeith3730 Amazon has it.
Amazon link to tape??
Probably in the minority but I like a 9 ounce paddle.
Why not buy a paddle with the right weight to begin with ..............
The lead tape changes the playing characteristics of the paddle. So you can change it to whatever your playing style is.
How many different weights of paddle do you think each manufacturer would be willing to produce per model? How many of each weight per model?
I'm fairly new to pickleball and I notice that I have a lot of shots that go past the baseline. Would adding weight near the bottom of the paddle help to reduce power?