Your paddle grip size is then determined by the length between the tip of your ring finger and the bottom lateral palm crease. The length should fall somewhere between 4 inches and 5 inches.
Do expensive pickleball paddles make a difference?
Typically, the cheapest paddles are wooden, and the most expensive are graphite. The effect and experience of overall performance are affected. If your budget allows for it, try to avoid purchasing a wooden pickleball paddle as they are clumsy and offer less benefit than the graphite and composite types.
Is it better to have a lighter or heavier pickleball paddle?
A lighter paddle gives you more control but less drive. Conversely, a heavier paddle gives you less control but more power and drive. Perhaps most importantly, a heavier paddle can cause elbow strain and fatigue in your arm. You may want to start with a paddle that is not too heavy until you build up more strength.
Is carbon fiber or graphite better for pickleball?
Carbon fiber is incredibly stiff. And this stiffness makes carbon fiber the ultimate material for the facings of pickleball paddles because it gives you incredible control over where your ball goes.
How do I pick my first pickleball paddle?
You want to pay attention to the type of facing used in combination with the thickness of the core. If you want a true power paddle, then you’ll look for a thinner poly core with a fiberglass face. If you want a true control paddle, then you’ll look for a thicker poly core with a carbon fiber or graphite face.
How much should I spend on a pickleball paddle?
The price is majorly dependent on the type of material used to make the paddle. Wooden pickleball paddles cost between $15 and $35. To get composite pickleball paddles, you will spend between $40 and $100. Graphite pickleball paddles cost between $90 and $200.
What is the most popular pickleball paddle brand?
Selkirk Sport is the leading high-performance Pickleball paddle brand backed by the Pros.
Is graphite or wood better for pickleball paddles?
A paddle surface that is made from graphite is durable and powerful, so you will have an easier time hitting the ball. Graphite paddles are ultra-light and ultra-stiff. Players looking for control and more energy to get the ball across the net prefer graphite pickleball paddles.
What shape pickleball paddle is best?
Wide Body — this is the most popular pickleball paddle shape and has a generous sweet spot. Oversized — Smaller, but has a more powerful sweet spot. Tear Drop — balanced, and comparable to racquet sport paddles. Standard — longer handle, more torque. Impact — increases reach and maximizes baseline power.
Which pickleball paddle has the biggest sweet spot?
The S2 was the brainchild of US Open Silver Medalist, Tony Tollenaar. With a shorter handle than the Epic, the S2 has a larger surface area on the face of the paddle. In fact, the S2 has the largest sweet spot in the Pickleball industry!