HEAD
EXTREME TOUR HEAD
EXTREME PRO HEAD
RADICAL TOUR HEAD
RADICAL PRO
Weight: 7.6 oz.
Dimensions: 16” x 7.875”
Core: Polymer
Surface: Graphite
Price: $89.95 Weight: 7.8 oz.
Dimensions: 16” x 7.875”
Core: Polymer
Surface: Fiberglass
Price: $79.95 Weight: 7.9 oz.
Dimensions: 16” x 7.875”
Core: Polymer
Surface: Graphite
Price: $89.95 Weight: 8.1 oz.
Dimensions: 16” x 7.875”
Core: Polymer
Surface: Fiberglass
Price: $79.95
INSPIRED PICKLEBALL
EXCEL INSPIRED PICKLEBALL
FOCUS ONIX
SUMMIT C1 ONIX
VOYAGER PRO
Weight: 7.9 – 8.3 oz.
Dimensions: 15.5” X 8.125”
Core: Proprietary Cohesion
Core™ Polymer Core
Surface: SharkSkin™ Fiberglass
Price: $109 Weight: 7.5 – 8.0 oz.
Dimensions: 15.5” X 8.5”
Core: Proprietary Polymer Core
Surface: SharkSkin™ Fiberglass
Price: $99 Weight: 7.8 - 8.2 oz.
Dimensions: 16.375” x 7.5”
Core: Poly
Surface: Composite
Price: $89.99 Weight: 7.8 - 8.2 oz.
Dimensions: 15.25” x 8.25”
Core: Poly
Surface: Graphite
Price: $99.99
and pay attention only to the way the ball feels off the paddle
face. Then, see which you like better. Take notice of how well
you play with either type. Sometimes what feels better isn’t what
works better. If you aren’t sure, go with a composite paddle.
They offer the most well-rounded playability and give you a nice
blend of power and control.
Next, it’s time to think about paddle shape. Most paddles
have a similar conventional shape that’s usually about 8”
wide and 15.75” long. If you play a lot of singles, you want to
consider a longer, narrower shape that will help you cover more
of the court and reach more volleys at the net. These longer
paddles provide more power, with a sweet spot more towards
the tip that former tennis players will love. However, a narrow
paddle means a narrow sweet spot, which can make doubles
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play more challenging. When it’s windy, it may be tricky for you
to find the center of the paddle.
A longer paddle will allow you to reach more balls in the
kitchen and cover more angles. But longer paddles typically
feel heavier, meaning you will lose some maneuverability at
the net and the sweet spot will be smaller, which may cause
more mishits than normal. If you play mostly doubles, then a
conventional shape will probably do the trick. Just remember,
with every change in length or width, there will be pros and
cons. It all depends on where you need help. If your blocking is
suspect, stick with a wider paddle. If your reach isn’t the best, a
longer paddle can assist there. Again, you have to experiment
and see what works best for your game.
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