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What paddle do the top pickleball players use?
Thirteen pros are playing with Joola, while 11 are playing with Selkirk and 10 are playing with Paddletek. This is particularly interesting for Joola, who is a brand that just made its way into pickleball this year in early 2022. The pro players have clearly taken to the Joola paddles.
What weight paddle does Anna Leigh Waters use?
Most professionals use paddles well over 8 oz. However, Anna Leigh prefers an ultralight paddle which I’m sure aids in her lightning quick hands at the kitchen line. Lightweight paddles typically sacrifice some power and plough through when compared to paddles between 8 and 9 ounces.
What shoes does Anna Leigh Waters wear for pickleball?
WA is definitely on my list of places to visit! PTPC: What brand of Shoes do you wear on the Pickleball Court? LEIGH: I love and exclusively wear Babolat shoes for pickleball.
Do expensive pickleball paddles make a difference?
The more expensive paddles are using a higher quality polymer that doesn’t breakdown as easily and gives you a more consistent feel across the face. Other than the quality of the polymer, other things you’ll see when the core material is described is core density.
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!
Is a heavier or lighter pickleball paddle better?
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.
What is the most forgiving pickleball paddle?
The most forgiving pickleball paddles include the Engage Encore EX 6.0, the Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro, and the Gamma Hellbender.
What pickleball paddle does Simone Jardim use?
Simone Jardim has been using Ben’s paddle in her professional career so Joola took the cue and gave her own line a spin, featuring the new Swift Technology that relieved the weight shortcomings the original BJ’s CFS 16 had.
What is the difference between 13mm and 16mm pickleball paddle?
The difference in thickness (16 mm vs 13 mm) made a big difference in how the paddles played. The 16 mm was softer, easier to control and stable. The 13 mm was more powerful, had a harder feeling and was less stable.