In several previous articles, we have shown that paddle power and topspin capability go hand-in-hand (see for example, Can Topspin Enable a Faster Serve?)  In an effort to limit paddle spin capability (and indirectly paddle power), the USAP established limits...

In a previous article, we reviewed the technical basis behind the baseball / bat coefficient of restitution (BBCoR) and the pickleball paddle / ball coefficient of restitution (PBCoR).  In this review, we postulated that there may be a direct correlation...

This article supersedes a previous article (“Paddle Technical Comparisons”) and presents technical data for several paddles where various weight and stiffness characteristics were measured and analyzed.  An explanation of these technical characteristics and how they affect paddle performance can be...

In a previous article, we evaluated the paddle / ball coefficient of restitution test (PBCoR) using principles of conservation of momentum and energy.  This evaluation found that after accounting for the elastic deformation of the ball and the rigid-body motions...

The pickleball Coefficient of Restitution (CoR) has become a hot topic in recent weeks, as the USAP has adopted a new Paddle / Ball CoR testing standard (PBCoR).  This test was considered necessary in order to reduce the so-called “trampoline...

The increased popularity of pickleball has generated an increased demand for courts, some of which have been constructed in the middle of residential communities.  Unfortunately, the loud pinging and popping caused by the ball striking the paddle has become a...

The Slyce Sports SpeedCap is a weighted cap that fits onto the end of a pickleball paddle handle.  The company claims that the SpeedCap improves paddle balance and reduces its swing weight by shifting the paddle center of mass (cG)...

Your ideal serve will consistently land in-bounds and will arrive in your opponent’s court at the desired location and velocity.  Discovering your ideal serve may require several hours of experimentation, practice, and training to determine what works and what does...

Your ability to impart spin to the pickleball is an important skill that can add new dimensions to your game.  Spin affects the ball’s aerodynamics, causing it to drop, rise, float, or curve as it sails through the air.  This...