This one? No no no, this one kind of
matches my jacket. Whoa
how about a blade? Just how do you choose
a new pickleball paddle? Stay tuned.
Finding a pickleball panel does not have
to be as difficult as looking for a
polar bear in a snow storm. Hey everybody
its CJ Johnson. As a golf professional and
ski professional I've learned a couple
of things about equipment. It's a little
bit of science and a lot of feel and
personal preference. That translates
into new pickleball paddles as well.
However there's two factors that have
helped me whenever I'm choosing a new
paddle. One is weight the second one is
the grip size. The weight of the paddle
is going to influence your reaction time
as well as your swing speed. In general
pickleball paddles range somewhere in
weight between six ounces to a high of
around 14 ounces. Think of it this way
the lighter the paddle, it's usually
built for more control and finesse. The
heavier the paddle the more power or
drive you'll get from it.
Conversely if you pick a panel that's
too heavy for your swing speed you may
develop arm or shoulder problems. So an
appropriate paddle is important for you.
What I found for myself is I prefer
paddles that we somewhere between seven
point five ounces and seven point nine
ounces. It may not sound like a lot but
that little bit of extra weight on my
arm really can take its toll when I'm
out there playing for a couple of hours.
Truly the best way to find out what's
right for you is to give it a try. What
feels best to you? The second factor is
the grip size. Remember this you can
usually make a grip that's too small
larger but it's pretty difficult to make
a grip that's too large smaller. If you
get a grip that's too big
for you it's going to be difficult to
hold on to the paddle. Conversely if you
get a grip that's too small it can cause
a lot of additional stress to your arm. A
general rule of thumb is if you hold the
paddle you should be able to fit the
finger of your non paddle hand snugly in
between the tips of your fingers and the
pad of your hand. There are other things
to take into consideration. Noise, do you
play indoors or outdoors, do you want a
paddle that has an edge or is edgeless,
and certainly the price. My best advice
to you in picking a paddle. Try it before
you buy it.
There are several manufacturers out
there who have great demo programs or 30
day money-back guarantees. Now all of
this might sound complicated. I've done
some research for you and I put together
a blog post. In fact if you click the
link that just popped up somewhere up
here on the screen it'll take you right
to it.
With some of the best resources out
there that will help you to pick a great
pickleball paddle and one that fits your
game. I'd love to know what you're
currently playing with. Make sure you put
it down below in the comments and tell
me what it is that you like about that
paddle. I'm kind of a paddle of horse as
you can see here with me. I like new
paddles and I like to try new things so
tell me what you're playing with. If
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