10/06/2021
Welcome to Pickle Ball Trading Post.
So many of us have been introduced to the game of pickleball by friends, family or chance only to become hopelessly addicted. We start with borrowed paddles and soon can’t wait to get our very own. Then when we go shopping and are just overwhelmed with all the choices. How do you pick your very first pickleball paddle?
It starts with some basics. Have you played racquet sports in the past? Is there a different type of sport you have played? Or, is this your first foray into athletics? To all of you we say, “welcome to the wonderful world of pickleball!”
New to Sports/None of the Above – look for a great entry level paddle to get you started, there are many paddles that are low cost and make the game easier to play than the old wood paddles that are often used in schools
Tennis – look for a paddle from a trusted name in tennis but there are many others you may consider – the grips feel very familiar and find a paddle that is slightly elongated that puts the sweet spot further from your hand, similar to a tennis racket. You may also look at handle length if you favor any two-handed shots – anything 5 ½” or longer should
Badminton/Squash – look for a paddle that is long handled and head heavy and has the right size grip for your hand.
Racquetball – look for a paddle that is tear drop shaped with a high sweet spot). You probably want a standard or short handle size.
Table Tennis – look for a paddle that can impart a lot of spin through texture or face material, . You will probably feel comfortable with a short handle paddle that lets you get the most from a paddle while playing with a finger (or two) up on the face.
Baseball/Softball – look for a paddle that is well balanced and has a large sweet spot to provide you success as you enter in to a racquet sport.
The secret is to get started with a paddle that gives you a chance to find out what kind of player you are. An all-court paddle combines power for your long shots and touch for your short game. As you develop you can decide if you need more power (my shots are going into the net, my serve is not deep enough) or more control (I am constantly hitting the ball out, my d***s don’t go where I want them to). Like most of us, you will find that you go through a few paddles as your skill increases and you understand more about what different paddle characteristics do for your game.
A great place to start your research is
call us at 1-216-272-2522. We all play pickleball and went through exactly what you are going through now. Nothing makes us happier than helping you find a paddle that fits your game. And then you buy with confidence, knowing you have talked with a knowledgeable person who is interested in satisfying your needs.
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