Can You Make Your Paddle’s Sweetspot Bigger Without Changing Pickleball Paddles?

[@angelomazzuca6244]

This is by far the best example I’ve ever heard on grip pressure! The numbers are somewhat meaningless because they are individually dependent; but your show and tell really had me picking up my paddle to get a feel for improving my power and soft game.

[@chrisf234]

This guy is awesome - so informative / yet really fun!

[@roman2011]

Thank you! This is the best breakdown.

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ireland2717]

Great video. Can you do a video that shows fast volley hands using backhand and forehand in the same exchange? Much appreciated.

[@MauricioRSFit]

4,6, and 9 for me as far as results looked, however being able to whip out #3 in singles for a passing shot would be pretty nice :)

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Results, yes, but inputs, 6 and 9 were probably too tight

[@mikepetrandis8525]

What serve grip pressure? Seems like when I loosen my grip my wrist breaks and my accuracy is off. Any suggestions?

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Grip pressure is the same for anything you're trying to generate power on. It should be loose! You can have a loose grip without a floppy wrist

[@karuga999]

I have a question. After a game, players go up to the net and greet each other saying "good game" and pad with paddles. I see so many people pad with grip end instead of paddle end. What is that about?

[@webow88]

Some people are concerned that their paddles could be damaged by clapping them together. Seems unlikely to me, but...

[@gg80108]

I don't want someone smacking my $200 paddle.

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

No idea haha

[@ictkeith3730]

I hope Zane or someone good sees this.. what is your thumb doing when I grip the paddle ? Meaning do I connect my thumb to my middle finger ? Just rest it on paddle ? Connect to ring? Would love some advice

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

I think that that is primarily a matter of your own comfort!

[@ictkeith3730]

Thanks for the response ! I know this isn’t a drop shot video , but I’m wondering why everyone lets my thirds drop and then they bang them back. I’m an athletic 3.75 player , but I’ve noticed no one bangs back the 4.25+players drops . And that’s my goal by end of 2024 to be 4.0+.. so many conflicting theories. “Pros typically hit FLAT drops” or “put TOP spin on most of your drops “ I know without video it’s probably hard to assess anything but maybe just some advice to get my drops on the 4.25 level as opposed to where they are now , thanks !

[@elfenvine]

It is especially important for soft dinking play/always demo tight rigid grip vs light grip to students as they can feel a big difference between the both. I also know that my best drives are when my arm is relaxed like a noodle/sort of Gumby like.

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

100%! Gumby. Love it!

[@joshuapickett1234]

When will the Orlando squeeze paddle be back in stock?

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Hey, I'll have an update soon, but not sure yet. Best way to stay up to date is to subscribe to my newsletter at the bottom of this page: zanenavratilpickleball.com/

[@UniqueisUnity]

"My whole body is kinda like a rubber band." Where's your straw-hat, Zane?

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Haha!

[@parksgarner3264]

One Piece reference in a Pickleball video is crazy

[@UniqueisUnity]

@@parksgarner3264 Pickleball anime otw

[@beemercycle]

Thanks. I think I need to loosen my grip so I can play longer without my elbow getting sore.

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

For sure.

[@kabandashafick4146]

Thanks for that.

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Thank you!

[@pjpj2639]

Great video

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Thanks PJ!

[@attybong]

0:25 ouch !! there goes my two hundred and fifty dollar-paddle .. 😢😮

[@jburch5752]

Are you really sure it's not forehand number one?

[@xSimplyRice]

#1 was the best no need to watch further lmao

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

you right

[@vonEgyptPickleballLeague]

You only hit 3 over the net Zane... 4 :D

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Fair haha

[@swinkeymo]

Would your 3 be Pickleball Will's 10?

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Probably his 12

[@jimzimmerman5288]

The best were, 4,9 and 10

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Thanks for commenting!

[@E.Fudd56]

No. 9

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

No sir!

[@E.Fudd56]

I stand corrected, but it did look like a nice shot.😊

[@jordanmossprojects]

Idk I kinda want the one you threw lol.

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Probably sold it already ;-)

[@jordanmossprojects]

@@ZaneNavratilPickleball dang! But great video on grip strength! I didn't realize why my returns were so bad inconsistent until I loosened my grip... crazy how big a difference it made.

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Dude this is awesome. Thanks for commenting! I'm stoked for you!@@jordanmossprojects

[@beemercycle]

I'll guess 5

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Close!

[@jeffhawkins4523]

9

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Close!

[@slothy33711]

1

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Yes.

[@gg80108]

After that first stunt I turned it off!

[@ZaneNavratilPickleball]

Okay bye bye!