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.
Does Friction Create More Spin?
Your ability to impart spin to the pickleball is an important skill that can add new dimensions to your game. Spin affects...
Read MoreWhat do the Swing Weight Numbers Mean?
Contrary to popular belief, a paddle’s swing weight is not an intrinsic property of the paddle, nor will the same paddle provide...
Read MorePaddle Technical Characteristics
In a companion article, “Paddle Technical Data“, we presented test and analysis results of several different paddles that will enable you to...
Read MorePaddle Frequency & Power
In several articles (see for example “Paddle Dynamics“), we alluded to the idea that the amount of power in a pickleball paddle...
Read MorePaddle Throat Stiffness
In a previous article, “Paddle Dynamics”, we described the trampoline and diving board effects and how these paddle dynamic characteristics affect paddle...
Read MorePaddle Dynamics
Since the shape, weight, and materials of the various pickleball paddles on the market may seem to be identical, one might conclude...
Read MoreHow Does Twist Weight Affect Accuracy?
We have all experienced mis-hits where the ball either lands into the net or sails long over the opposite baseline. One key...
Read MorePaddle Spin Capability, Friction, & Stiffness
In a previous article, “How is Topspin Generated?”, we showed that topspin is created by sweeping your arm in an upward arc...
Read MorePaddle Swing Weight, Recoil Weight, & Swing Radius
The large number of pickleball paddle manufacturers and the wide variety of paddles they offer makes it virtually impossible for a player...
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