How to Choose a Pickleball Paddle (Noobs Guide)
Five things to check before you buy a pickleball paddle: weight, shape, core, grip size and approval. Plain English, no jargon.
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Plain English guides to the paddle specs that matter.
Noobs Guide to Pickleball Paddle Weight
Light, mid or heavy? A plain English guide to pickleball paddle weight in ounces, and which range suits a new player.
Noobs Guide to Pickleball Paddle Surfaces
Carbon fiber, fiberglass, raw carbon and gritty faces explained in plain English, with what each means for power and spin.
Noobs Guide to Pickleball Paddle Handles
Short, standard or long handle? How handle length changes your swing, and when a long handle helps a two-handed backhand.
Noobs Guide to Pickleball Grip Size
How to measure your pickleball grip size in 30 seconds, what the sizes mean, and what to do if you land between two.
Noobs Guide to Pickleball Overgrips
What a pickleball overgrip is, when to replace it, how to wrap one in five steps, and how it changes your grip size.
13mm vs 16mm Pickleball Paddle: Noobs Guide to Core Thickness
What core thickness means on a pickleball paddle, 13mm vs 16mm in plain English, and which suits a new player.
Noobs Guide to Pickleball Paddle Shapes
Widebody, standard, hybrid and elongated pickleball paddle shapes explained, with the tradeoffs and which suits a beginner.
Noobs Guide to Thermoformed Pickleball Paddles
What a thermoformed pickleball paddle is, how it differs from cold pressed, and whether a beginner needs one.
Noobs Guide to USA Pickleball Approved Paddles
What USA Pickleball approved means, when you need it, how to check a paddle on the official list, and what the size rules are.
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