Daily Drop

DAILY DROP

Six short episodes on the six factors that decide your pickleball paddle.

Start with Episode 1
  1. Episode 01: Paddle Shape

    Ep. 01 · Paddle ShapeStandard, elongated, hybrid or taper, and where each sweet spot sits.

  2. Episode 02: Core Thickness

    Ep. 02 · Core Thickness14mm or 16mm: more pop or more control.

  3. Episode 03: Face Material

    Ep. 03 · Face MaterialCarbon, Kevlar or fiberglass: spin, pop and feel.

  4. Episode 04: Handle Length

    Ep. 04 · Handle LengthShort, standard or long, and room for two hands.

  5. Episode 05: Grip Size

    Ep. 05 · Grip Size4.125" or 4.25", and how to check your fit.

  6. Episode 06: Weight

    Ep. 06 · WeightLight, mid or heavy, and why balance matters more.

Want a shortcut? Sona's free PaddleMatch™ quiz looks at all six factors together and suggests one paddle for how you play.

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