There are three primary shapes you’ll run into when searching for a paddle. Elongated, hybrid, and standard. I go through the pros and cons of each option and share how to select the right one for you.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Preview
00:21 Intro
00:37 Definition of paddle shape
00:56 The three primary shapes
01:45 The two sub primary shapes
02:13 Swingweight
03:46 Stability & forgiveness
04:53 Power level
05:52 Sweet spot location
06:48 Selecting the right shape
PADDLES & GEAR IN VIDEO:
Selkirk Vanguard Control Epic (code ADV-BRAYDONU for gift card with purchase): https://www.selkirk.com/products/vanguard-control-epic?variant=40736003129446&sca_ref=1945879.KgYa6r1ANw&sca_source=YT
Bread & Butter Loco (code 15EFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/xkDbrA
CRBN 1X (code 10EFFECT): https://crbnpickleball.com/collections/crbn-power-series-pickleball-paddles/products/crbn-1x-power-series-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=6397755.27c6454&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6397755.27c6454
Volair Mach 2 Forza (code 10EFFECT): https://volair.com/products/mach-2-forza-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7475751.28260c&variant=45196962889960
Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy (code 10EFFECT): https://www.pickleballapes.com/products/pro-line-energy-pickleball-paddle?sca_ref=4608508.ipmCfUFGpV&sca_source=yt
See all my available pickleball discounts here: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/
PE Overgrips: https://amzn.to/3TQj6cG
Tungsten Weighted Tape: https://amzn.to/3U4cPf2
Paddle Edge Guard Tape: https://amzn.to/3xmsWeZ
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PADDLE DATABASE
Spreadsheet version: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CsQN9lFJge-QHjBdXE77stTxZHO90RmvXia20YG_JzA/edit?usp=sharing
Website version: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/
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