Pickleball Science

Paddle Science

These articles discuss everything you need to know about pickleball paddles so that you can confidently select a paddle that is suited to your style of play and abilities.

Paddle Science

These articles discuss everything you need to know about pickleball paddles so that you can confidently select a paddle that is suited to your style of play and abilities.

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Paddle Reactivity Rankings

In a previous article, we reviewed the technical basis behind the baseball / bat coefficient of restitution (BBCoR) and the pickleball paddle...

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Paddle Dynamics & PBCoR

In a previous article, we evaluated the paddle / ball coefficient of restitution test (PBCoR) using principles of conservation of momentum and...

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Analysis of the PBCoR Test

The pickleball Coefficient of Restitution (CoR) has become a hot topic in recent weeks, as the USAP has adopted a new Paddle...

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Paddle Technical Characteristics

In a companion article, “Paddle Technical Data“, we presented test and analysis results of several different paddles that will enable you to...

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Paddle Frequency & Power

In several articles (see for example “Paddle Dynamics“), we alluded to the idea that the amount of power in a pickleball paddle...

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Paddle Throat Stiffness

In a previous article, “Paddle Dynamics”, we described the trampoline and diving board effects and how these paddle dynamic characteristics affect paddle...

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