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Where should you aim? 🎯 + ProXR Zane Navratil "The Standard" paddle review 🏓

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Tip of the Day

Where you should aim your shots? by Briones Pickleball

Jordan Briones advises players not to aim for the sidelines, especially when dinking. Missing the ball wide is a common mistake. Even as players improve, it's better to avoid targeting too close to the line. Pros rarely miss shots wide, especially dinks. You shouldn’t either.

As you get better, your control will improve, and you can hit closer to the sidelines. This will come naturally! Don’t force it by aiming for the sidelines.

Key Points:

  • Do not aim for the sidelines when playing so you aren’t missing shots wide.

  • As you improve, avoid targeting too close to the line.

  • Your shots will get closer to the sideline naturally.

  • Pros rarely miss wide dinks (try to play like the pros!)

Watch the full tutorial here.

Gear Review of the Day

ProXR Zane Navratil "The Standard" pickleball paddle review by The Pickleball Pirates

Keith from The Pickleball Pirates thinks this paddle is great for control and spin, but it's not the most powerful paddle out there.

He says it's great for defensive play and quick hand battles at the net but not as good for drives and groundstrokes.

Overall, it’s a solid option for control-oriented players who care less about a paddle that can generate power for them (because their power comes from the technique!).

Quick specs:

  • Price: $209.99

  • Paddle shape: Traditional wider body

  • Surface material: T700 raw carbon fiber

  • Average weight: 8.2 ounces

  • Thickness: 16 millimeters

Watch the full review here.

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That’s it for today! Thanks for reading. Please reply to this email if you have any feedback about today’s newsletter.

Happy pickling,

Paul