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Paddle Gear Review
From choosing a paddle to strategy, rules, and tournament news, Coach Yoshi shares what he has learned on the court.
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Paddle Gear Review
Pickleball Paddle Weight Customization Guide | Make It Yours with Lead Tape and Extra Grip
How to adjust the weight and balance of your pickleball paddle yourself. Where to put lead tape a...
Paddle Gear Review
A Thorough Comparison of the Major Pickleball Brands | A Coach Sorts All 7 Into One Table
A coach compares seven brands——Engage, Six Zero, JOOLA, Selkirk, Franklin, Paddletek and STIGA——s...
Paddle Gear Review
What Kind of Brand Is Franklin? King of the Official Ball, and Where Its Paddles Stand Now
An honest coach's take on Franklin pickleball. The X-40 is the de facto standard as USA Picklebal...
Paddle Gear Review
What Kind of Brand Is Paddletek? The Real Ability, and the Plainness, of an Original
A coach gives an honest account of Paddletek, the brand that calls itself the inventor of the pol...
Paddle Gear Review
What Kind of Brand Is Six Zero? An Honest Take on the Best-Value New Generation
An honest look at the new-generation brand Six Zero from a coach at an authorized dealer in Japan...
Paddle Gear Review
What Kind of Brand Is Engage? Japan's Exclusive Authorized Distributor Is Honest, Weak Points Included
A no-holds-barred look at Engage Pickleball from the coach at Japan's exclusive authorized distri...
Paddle Gear Review
What Kind of Brand Is Selkirk? The Strengths and Weak Spots of North America's No.1
An honest coach's take on Selkirk, the long-established brand with the top share in North America...
Paddle Gear Review
What Kind of Brand Is JOOLA? An Honest Look at Its Strengths and the "Certification Controversy"
A coach's no-holds-barred look at JOOLA, one of the strongest names in pickleball. From table ten...
Paddle Gear Review
What Kind of Brand Is STIGA? A Table Tennis Great Takes On the Hexagonal Paddle
A coach's honest take on pickleball from STIGA, the great house of table tennis. The thinking beh...
Paddle Gear Review
Pickleball Accessories Complete Guide | A Coach Explains What Beginners Should Get First
A coach with 15 years of tennis experience organizes pickleball accessories and essentials for be...
Paddle Gear Review
Pickleball Paddle Variations and Special Shapes: A Coach Reviews the Purpose of Throat Holes and Hexagonal Faces
A coach who has play-tested over 100 pickleball paddles explains the special shapes found on them...
Paddle Gear Review
How to Choose Pickleball Shoes | Why Running Shoes Are a No-Go
A coach with 15 years of tennis experience explains how to choose pickleball shoes. Learn why run...
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