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How durable are pickleball paddles?
Posted on 7/5/23 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 7/5/23 at 7:43 pm
I picked up a couple, but I’ve never played. Can you hit with them as hard as you want…or will the carbon surface get damaged?
They’re really cool feeling just toying with around the house. Just wondering how long they last and how durable they are.
I got orange and white Diadem paddles, edge carbon…something like that.
They’re really cool feeling just toying with around the house. Just wondering how long they last and how durable they are.
I got orange and white Diadem paddles, edge carbon…something like that.
This post was edited on 7/5/23 at 9:31 pm
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Posted on 7/5/23 at 7:44 pm to Gaston
Once it cracks, it’s done
Posted on 7/5/23 at 7:45 pm to Gaston
Looks like my Mom could have put a couple good arse whippings on me with one of them.
ETA: It would also make a good carpenter bee whacker.
ETA: It would also make a good carpenter bee whacker.
This post was edited on 7/5/23 at 7:52 pm
Posted on 7/5/23 at 7:49 pm to Gaston
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Can you hit with them as hard as you want…
Hit what as hard as you want? The ball?
Sure.
Just remember the court is small so unless it’s a ball that’s up you’re likely hitting it out of play.
My first paddle is 2 years old and works fine still.
This post was edited on 7/5/23 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 7/5/23 at 7:50 pm to Gaston
I really don’t think it matters
Posted on 7/5/23 at 7:52 pm to Gaston
Why would you think a racquet or paddle would be made to not hit a ball however you want?
That being said, Pickleball is less of a power game and is more about precision.
That being said, Pickleball is less of a power game and is more about precision.
This post was edited on 7/5/23 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 7/5/23 at 7:53 pm to Gaston
Subtle I’m to out of shape for tennis and to wealthy for ping pong thread.
Posted on 7/5/23 at 7:57 pm to Gaston
Most pickleball players don’t live long enough to wear one out.
Posted on 7/5/23 at 7:59 pm to Mid Iowa Tiger
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Subtle I’m to out of shape for tennis and to wealthy for ping pong thread.
too*
I wouldn't have done it, but you had two in one sentence.
Posted on 7/5/23 at 8:03 pm to GoldenGuy
I don’t want to let my 17 yr old borrow our rackets if they’re brittle. Maybe I should get a couple of cheaper ones.
Posted on 7/5/23 at 8:03 pm to Gaston
Some guys I play tennis with are ate up with that shite.
No, thanks.
No, thanks.
Posted on 7/5/23 at 8:04 pm to Gaston
Yeah don’t let others use your good paddles. Get a cheaper set for them. 
Posted on 7/5/23 at 8:05 pm to Gaston
Don’t make a submarine out of them.
Posted on 7/5/23 at 8:08 pm to Lazy But Talented
Thanks…that was my question. That carbon surface looks a bit fragile. Cool though, can’t wait to hit.
Posted on 7/5/23 at 8:10 pm to Gaston
Former 4.0-4.5 tennis league player here. I’ve been very resistant to pickleball but conceded due to overhead serving shoulder issues as I age lol.
It’s actually pretty fun but not as skilled as tennis. The newer carbon paddles have a gritty surface that will eventually wear out depending on how much topspin you use.
It’s actually pretty fun but not as skilled as tennis. The newer carbon paddles have a gritty surface that will eventually wear out depending on how much topspin you use.
Posted on 7/5/23 at 8:27 pm to Gaston
You get them for naughty in New Orleans?
Posted on 7/5/23 at 8:34 pm to Gaston
I’ve seen too many people hit them on the ground or throw them out of anger to let someone use my expensive paddles. But like my old baseball gloves or tennis racquets, they’re mine and not a fan of letting others use them. Just like everything else they’ll have some wear and tear after a while.
They aren’t cheap.
They aren’t cheap.
This post was edited on 7/5/23 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 7/5/23 at 8:38 pm to Gaston
Who cares? It’s pickle ball. Just hit the ball as hard as you want. It’s not rocket science.
Posted on 7/5/23 at 8:44 pm to Squirrelwhisperer
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It’s not rocket science.
Carbon has very durable physical properties in two loading planes, but often very poor in the third. Seems like you could puncture that easily…unlike a $200 tennis racket that you can restring, these look like a one time shot.
Posted on 7/5/23 at 8:45 pm to Gaston
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Carbon has very durable physical properties in two loading planes, but often very poor in the third. Seems like you could puncture that easily…unlike a $200 tennis racket that you can restring, these look like a one time shot.
You pay $500 for jeans and handwash them twice a year. You can probably handle buying a new pickle bat.
This post was edited on 7/5/23 at 8:46 pm
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