Pickle Pro Composite Pickle Ball Paddle (Pickle Pro, Blue)

I'm new to pickleball, so a pro may feel differently, but to me this feels like a nice solid paddle, has good weight, and a comfortable grip.

I am new to the pickle ball game... the description indicated this racquet has a honeycomb core... I did not take it apart but it is about half the thickness of other racquets and makes a very flat wood sound when hitting the ball. I can not say that I like it. Again, I am a novice but other players told me to get a better racquet.

I've used Onix Z-5 and PaddleTek paddles, they're good and somewhat expensive. I wanted to try a paddle with a bit more mass, and an aluminum /composite core so I got the Pickel Pro. I immediately noticed two things: first this paddle is heavy, ~9oz., and secondly, it has a slightly smaller 'sweet spot' when compared to the paddles mentioned above. So what's good about this paddle? - the added mass means one can impart greater velocity on the ball. The surface of the paddle is 'more dead' than the other paddles I mentioned: for me this is an advantage. Even short, milliseconds, longer time the ball makes contact with the paddle translates into greater velocity (v = acceleration*time) and slightly better control. As other reviewers have noted, the dull 'thud' made by contact of this paddle with the ball is different from typical graphite or composite paddles.I'm not a very good pickleball player; I tend to use 'tennis' type strokes, so for me the Pickle Pro is my current paddle of choice. I find I can make better passing shots and overheads with this paddle than with others.My pickelball compatriots tell me that a heavy paddle is translates into elbow/shoulder problems. I have not used his paddle very long, but so far I have not noticed any difficulties.The paddle is touted as one, "for beginners," but I beg to differ. The extra mass means one bang the ball with authority, and the slower surface means more control for dinks and lobs. Also the smaller sweet spot is not a help to beginners, but it is of little consequence to experienced players.The paddle seems to be well made, I'll update this review in 6 months or so...

Paddle has a dead feel to it, ball comes off the paddle with a thud. This sound throws off my swing.

Makes a little different sound than most other paddles. Some players prefer paddles without the edges but my wife and I like our paddles as well as any I have seen on the courts

Only complaint I have is I thought the handle was going to be a little more longer. But I'm getting used to it.

I'm a beginner pickleball player and wanted a paddle that was good forme. I was shopping for price but wanted one that would serve me well. This matched my expectations.

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