Paddle Selector
PLATFORM TENNIS FITTER
Players of all levels continuously look for that paddle that gives them the best balance between power and control based. Control should always be paramount. Ideally, you are looking for a paddle that helps
you generate your own pace while retaining the most control of the ball. Figure out where your level places you on our Power vs. Control chart below and then choose one of our twelve outstanding paddles across four paddle families that will take your game to the next level.
PADDLE SPIN
What generates spin?
The same way there is no paddle that will give you “control” or “power”, there isn’t a paddle that will give you “spin”. One’s innate ability to generate spin is what creates spin, plain and simple. That means:
• Paddle head speed
• Explosiveness
• Torque (one’s ability to generate power with their own body movements)
Perfect mechanics (maximum output with minimum input) – said another way, generating a lot of spin
effortlessly
Understanding where exactly to make contact with the paddle on the ball:
Great hands/feel/ability to “grab the ball”.
Players who generate the most spin excel in those areas mentioned above.
Once a player’s ability to generate spin is a pre-existing condition, the sharpness of the holes at the surface of the paddle is what will allow that player to generate the most spin they are capable of generating. Unlike what most people think, grit does not help at all with spin – in fact, a grit with granules that are too thick is counterproductive to generating spin because it prevents the ball from making the most contact with the paddle’s sharp holes at the moment of contact.
Grit
Grit is only helpful when playing in heavy rain
when the face of the paddle becomes wet. It
will prevent the ball from skidding too much at
contact.
CØRE DENSITIES EXPLAINED
Core densities across all four families remain the same. However, we eliminated the vague descriptions “mid+”, “mid”, and “low” cores, having tested and measured all our cores by foam density in a specialized lab.
EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) Core Densities
All our paddles are made with EVA cores. We offer three distinct core densities across our four
adult paddle families:
THE SOFTEST CORE IN THE GAME.
The C22 Advantage
Lighter & Softer: the answer to all those nagging
arm aches, due to the soft bouncy feel of the core
combined with our triple threat technology.
Vibration dampener
Soft Elastomeric material positioned in the throat area featured on all our Prodigy models absorbs shock on ball impact reducing arm fatigue and injury
PADDLE LIFESPAN
How Often Should You Buy a New Paddle!?
It depends how often you play. Paddles take a lot of abuse throughout any given season and unlike tennis racquets, you cannot put a fresh set of strings on them whenever you like. Generally speaking, we recommend the following:
Casual player (plays at most once a week for most of the season) – a new paddle every two years/seasons.
Committed player (plays at least two/three times a week throughout the season) – a new paddle every year/season.
Tournament level player/maniacs (in addition to league matches, they also play every local and area tournament in sight) – two new paddles every year/season.
