How To Select a PICKLEBALL PADDLES: A BUYERS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE

 

Since I’m about to introduce you to Pickleball as an emerging sport, the first thing I would say is that, it’s time you get your own Pickleball paddle. But having said that, what bothers me and you is that, choosing a Pickleball paddle seems to be a task, irrespective of whether you are an experienced player or not, choosing the right paddle has always been a hassle for all. So just to make your life a bit easier, herein below is a comprehensive guide that you could refer to while buying your Pickleball paddle. 

Some of those many questions that come to our mind while we think of choosing a Pickleball paddle is, whether I should be buying a graphite paddle or a composite one, or is fiberglass the best of all? Why can’t I play with those old school plywood paddles, what’s the difference? Or whether I should be buying a heavy paddle or a light one? Or does the shape, size, core, grip even matter? So just in order to solve all these doubt’s amongst more, We shall briefly guide you through the same. 

 

Who all can play pickle ball ?

Age Diversity: From the young and enthusiastic to the young at heart, pickleball attracts players from all generations. Pickleball's universal appeal unites players from Generation Z to Baby Boomers and everything in between

How and where did it all start?

Pickleball, which is now a fast growing paddle and ball sport all over the world, was earlier a sport that found its narrow beginnings in the Pacific Northwest. In a similar way paddles too have been a Sophisticated piece of gears which were earlier made up of scrap materials but, however, have evolved from time to time after there being a dramatic increase in the number of players as well as people's interest in the sport. This evolution in the sport has led to many manufacturers and sporting goods companies, come up with superior options of Pickleball paddles that are lighter, durable and affordable. 

 Here’s the list of a few manufacturers and the paddles manufactured by them: 

You shall find them on gambol.in. 

 

A Small brief about the rules of a paddle racket:

1. Rule about the face: Unlike other platform sports, a paddle cannot have a surface that can, in any way impact spin, however there are no rules about the composition of the paddle surface. 
2. Size Limitations: The maximum length including any kind of edge guards, cannot exceed 17 inches.

 

Six Important Features of a Pickleball Paddle:

1. Weight of a Paddle: Weight if a paddle is generally divided into 3 parts heavyweight paddles, mid weight paddles and lightweight paddles. A marginal difference in the weight can make a world of a difference depending from player to player and their abilities. 

Heavyweight paddle: If you have been an experienced player or have indulged into racket sports before and have mastered the art of control, then you might opt for a weighted paddle, however not in those cases where you are prone to arm injuries or any such injuries in the past. 

Mid weight paddle: If you think that you have sufficient skill set to balance both control and power, a mid weight paddle makes sense for you. 

Light weight paddle: If you are a beginner or if you are experienced and are looking for good control, balance and placements, a light paddle is the most suitable one. 

1. Core of a Paddle: The choice of core of a paddle is divided into three parts nomex, Polymer and aluminium , where amongst the three, polymer has been one of the most popular in the market with approximately 81% of the market using this material. This is the most important consideration while choosing a paddle. 
2. Face of a Paddle: Like the core, the face of the paddle also has three types of materials; graphite paddles, carbon fiber paddles, fiberglass paddles. Out of the three paddles graphite paddles and carbon fiber paddles are the most popular ones if someone is looking for lightweight paddles, control, durability. 
3. Grip of a Paddle: Though a paddle grip does not have as much impact it has with a player playing tennis, but is something that does matter. These are two types of grips; larger ones and the smaller ones. The smaller grips are the ones that are majorly considered as a perfect fit for a reason that it does not impact control in dink shots or shots involving wrist action. The larger grip is usually meant for players with large hands. However, grip at the end of the day comes down to one’s comfort and liking. 
4. Shape of a Paddle: The shape of a paddle varies but however ranges between 15 to 17 inches. The longer paddle has its pros and cons, the pros are that it helps a player reach out to those tough shots while on the other hand the elongated paddle also reduces the sweet spot and thereby may be tough for a few beginners. 
5. Paddle type: A polymer paddle is a one that is considered to be a quiet paddle due to its core, however graphite and composite paddles are generally made up of surfaces that are noisier in comparison to the polymer paddle.  

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Q. Where do you get a choice of all these paddles (graphite, fiber, carbon)/ materials (polymer, graphite, composite ) and types listed above?

 

1. The definite answer to this question is; At Gambol Sports. 

 

 

Q. But Why Gambol?

 

1. It’s for the reason that, gambol is one of the few sporting goods companies that bring on board a wide range of products and brands at one place along with a specialised team that caters to your requirements. Additionally what makes gambol stand out is that it not only caters offline shoppers but also the ones that shop online. Therefore, there arises no question of doubt as to why you should not be making gambol as your forthcoming sports shopping destination. 

 

Place your orders now and let us make your shopping experience the most memorable one.