Back in late October 2017, I was giddy waiting for a package in the mail. I remember checking the tracking code every hour or so just to see when my baby would arrive. Inside that package was the brand new, revolutionary new paddle from Selkirk called the AMPED Epic. Once …
Note: This guide is OUTDATED! Please head on over here to see the updated list for 2019! Every time I go out to play pickleball someone comes up to me seeking advice about pickleball paddles. It’s always fun and fulfilling answering people’s questions about paddles. But now and then, someone …
Note: The white grip you see on the paddle is an overgrip that I put on all my paddles. I forgot to take pictures of it before I put the grip on. The grip that is used for this paddle is a black Gamma perforated and ribbed grip. It does …
I love trying out different paddles. It’s one of the things about pickleball that excites me the most. I was browsing the internet a few months ago looking for cheap paddles when I stumbled on the Paddletek Phoenix LTE. I had played with a different paddle called the Phoenix Pro …
Important note (12/08/17): Due to the feedback I’ve received on this review, I no longer consider this paddle to be for advanced players only. I won’t delete the original material that I wrote below, but considering the feedback I’ve received, beginners can use this paddle just fine. Thank you to …
One of the cool things about starting out on a new hobby is that you can get to witness the improvement of not only yourself, but everyone around you. It’s fun seeing people improve at a sport. But with that improvement comes more challenge for you. In pickleball, the higher …
Note (04/23/18): This paddle is becoming harder to find. If you’re looking for a similar option, please check out the Paddletek Tempest Wave. It will be similar, but slightly lighter. Selkirk is one of the most recognized names in the pickleball paddle industry. And for good reason. They make some …
There are some paddles in the pickleball world that are well known, but there are others that seem to be legendary. The Onix Z5 Graphite pickleball paddle is one of those legendary paddles. No matter where I go to play pickleball, there’s at least two of these paddles there. The …
You know you’re crazy about pickleball when you actually buy your own pickleball net. That’s exactly what happened a few months ago when I bought the Classic PickleNet portable pickleball net system. I remember it arrive at my doorstep and I couldn’t have been more excited. Luckily, I had someone’s …