Tip of the Day

“When should you reset or counterattack?” from Joey Gmuer at The Pickleball Pirates:

Joey explains that resetting is used when you don't have the advantage and you want to neutralize the point (i.e., no team is on offense).

Countering (attacking a speed-up from your opponent) should be done when you feel your opponent didn't speed up correctly, such as when they attack a ball that is too low or hit a ball to a bad location.

Key Points:

• Resetting is used to neutralize the point so you’re not playing defense.

• Countering is used to take advantage of an opponent's weak speed-up.

• The decision to reset or counter depends on the game situation and the ball hit t oyu.

• Targeting the opponent's body can be effective when countering.

• If opponents have slower reaction times, it's beneficial to counter more.

Watch the full tutorial here.

Gear Review of the Day

Vatic Pro Prism V7 Paddle Review from Farmer Lanky Pickleball:

Specs:

• Price: $99.99

• Surface: Raw Toary T700 carbon fiber

• Shape: Elongated

• Average weight: 8.3-8.5 ounces

• Grip circumference: 4.25 inches

• Grip length: 5.3 inches

• Thickness: 16 millimeters

• Other: unibody and foam injected walls

Farmer Lanky says the paddle has a good balance of power and control, making it great for both beginners and experts.

However, he mentions the paddle is a bit heavier, which can make it slower during quick hand battles.

He also compares it to the Vatic Prism Flash, saying the Prism Flash is lighter and better for hand battles, but the Prism V7 has more power.

Farmer Lanky thinks both paddles are great, but he prefers the Flash because of its lighter weight.

Watch the full review here.

Deal of the Day

100 pack of Franklin X-40 Pickleballs - $165.99 ($34.00 off)

Meme of the Day

We’re all guilty of this! 🤣

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Happy pickling,

Paul