Paddle tech

Full Foam vs Polypropylene Honeycomb Pickleball Paddles: Which Is Better?
Full Foam vs Polypropylene Honeycomb Pickleball Paddles: Which Is Better?
Full foam is not automatically better than polypropylene honeycomb. It simply gives designers a different way to tune rebound, damping, stability and weight distribution. Both constructions can make excellent control... Read more...
Are Foam Core Pickleball Paddles USA Pickleball Approved?
Are Foam Core Pickleball Paddles USA Pickleball Approved?
Yes: a foam-core pickleball paddle can be USA Pickleball approved. EPP, EVA and other foam constructions are not automatically legal or illegal. Approval belongs to the exact finished paddle model,... Read more...
Soft vs Stiff Pickleball Paddles: Which Actually Gives You More Power?
Soft vs Stiff Pickleball Paddles: Which Actually Gives You More Power?
“Stiff equals power” is a useful shortcut, but not a reliable technical explanation. A firm paddle may feel very fast on a compact counter, while a more compliant paddle can... Read more...
EPP vs EVA Foam in Pickleball Paddles: What’s the Difference?
EPP vs EVA Foam in Pickleball Paddles: What’s the Difference?
EPP and EVA are not simply “power foam” and “control foam”. They have different engineering roles, but density, hardness, face layup and core geometry decide how a finished paddle actually... Read more...
Foam Core Pickleball Paddles Explained: EPP, EVA, MPP & Hybrid Cores
Foam Core Pickleball Paddles Explained: EPP, EVA, MPP & Hybrid Cores
Pickleball paddles are changing from the inside. Polypropylene honeycomb remains an excellent, proven core, but designers are now using EPP, EVA, MPP and mixed foam architectures to tune rebound, damping,... Read more...
How We Test Our Pickleball Paddles — And Why It Matters
How We Test Our Pickleball Paddles — And Why It Matters
How We Test Our Pickleball Paddles — And Why It Matters A pickleball paddle can look great on paper. Carbon fiber face, advanced core, the right thickness — check, check,... Read more...
Pickleball Paddle Surface Types Explained
Pickleball Paddle Surface Types Explained
Pickleball Paddle Surface Types Explained Look closely at a collection of pickleball paddle materials and you'll find everything from perfectly smooth carbon to visible twill weaves and surprisingly rough textured... Read more...
Pickleball Paddle Face Materials Explained
Pickleball Paddle Face Materials Explained
So, you’ve caught the pickleball bug. Welcome to the club! Once you start comparing paddles, you’ll quickly run into terms like T700 carbon, fiberglass, 3K carbon and aramid. But what... Read more...
USA Pickleball Approved Paddles: What Does Approved Actually Mean?
USA Pickleball Approved Paddles: What Does Approved Actually Mean?
When shopping for a pickleball paddle, you may see phrases such as: USA Pickleball Approved But what does that actually mean? And do you need an approved paddle? Pickleball Equipment... Read more...
Picking Your First Paddle: The Best Pickleball Gear for Beginners
Picking Your First Paddle: The Best Pickleball Gear for Beginners
What is the Best Pickleball Paddle for Beginners? So, you’ve caught the pickleball bug. You’ve played a few games with a borrowed paddle, and now you’re ready to commit to... Read more...
Why Fiberglass is the Secret Weapon for Beginners
Why Fiberglass is the Secret Weapon for Beginners
When you start your Pickleball journey, you’ll see a lot of talk about Carbon Fiber. But here’s a pro secret: for most beginners, Fiberglass is actually the superior choice. At... Read more...
The Material Science Series
The Material Science Series
Pickleball Materials Explained: Find Your Perfect Match Choosing a pickleball paddle can feel like a chemistry lesson. With so many surfaces, cores, and construction methods, how do you know what... Read more...
Paddle sizes and shapes
Paddle sizes and shapes
In Pickleball, your paddle is an extension of your arm. But did you know that the shape and length of that extension can completely change how you play? Whether you... Read more...