Tip of the Day

In the video from John Cincola Pickleball, John explains a technique to improve your pickleball attacks.

He talks about the importance of pausing before you hit the ball. This pause can make it hard for your opponent to tell if you will dink the ball back or speed it up. The key is to make all your shots look the same until the very last moment.

To practice this, you can start with a simple drill against a wall, then progress to live ball practice.

The full video can be watched here.

Gear Review of the Day

This is a review of the JOOLA Perseus 16mm and 14mm paddles.

The reviewer, Brandon from Pickleball Effect, says the 16mm paddle is light and focused on control, making it unique among thermoformed paddles. He likes its soft feel and good maneuverability but notes it has a smaller sweet spot and less power compared to other paddles. The 14mm paddle is more powerful but has a tighter sweet spot, making it harder to play with.

Brandon recommends the 16mm for most players, especially those who want a control-focused paddle, and the 14mm for advanced players seeking more power.

Watch the full review from Pickleball Effect here.

Deal of the Day

100-pack of Franklin X-40 Pickleballs for $165.99

Meme of the Day

A potential cover of a pickleball video game! Notice the “M” rating. 🤣

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Happy pickling,

Paul