How to apply Grit or Texture to your Pickleball Paddle for more SPIN and what product to use - PART1

The latest craze for Pickleball these days is Paddles that have a rough or tacky face that creates more spin on the ball. This is done by paddle manufacturers adding Grit or Carbon Fibers to the paddles face. The problem with these paddles is that they loose their tackiness every time you play, which intern decreases the paddles spin rate. There are plenty of KZbin videos out there that measure spin rates on new and used paddles. So instead of buying a new paddle every month, I've found a way to apply grit to your used paddle face so that you get that spin back!
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[@mikeschoolfield]

So how does it play? How about longevity? Thanks for the vid.

[@trefflek]

After watching your video I was motivated so search for a spray paint with grit and found rustoleum anti-skid. I spray paint on one of my paddles and will see how it works come Monday. Might be another good option with just one process.

[@2000thewoman]

how did it work? stay on OK

[@trefflek]

@@2000thewomanit worked good and has stayed on nice. I did 3 of the 4 paddles and both me and my son get 0:02 allot of spin out of the $20 paddle. We kept 1 untouched just to see the difference and the grit makes a difference for sure.

[@johnharrisonschulz]

​@@trefflek. This will make your paddle illegal in any tournament. The USAPA says you cannot have a paddle surface rougher than 320 grit sandpaper. If you want to add more grit and keep your paddle legal, just buy 320 grit sandpaper and sand it.

[@trefflek]

@@johnharrisonschulz It’s just a paddle for fun with family and friends.

[@frank88ster]

Anyone tried 'sand blasting' it?

[@BigTimeToro]

Need a video update on this to see how it performed and what the paddle looks like now.

[@yukuhana]

Any update on how it's holding up? Also, I don't suppose 2nd application is an option?

[@ron2368]

If you mixed the grit with the glue that may give a more even application.

[@abdelgonzalez8430]

If you are wondering...jump right to 3:02.

[@angelazach1742]

Thanks for a great idea! I wasn’t happy with the Gorilla glue. Wasn’t strong enough for me. I used Flex Seal rubber coating spray instead as base glue and finishing glue. Have to say it looks and feels much better!

[@danmartin3714]

Did you use the clear Flex Seal or black? Wondering what will look the most natural like it comes from the factory?

[@user-jc6pr5el5g]

It's not a great idea, it's a dbag idea - it's basically cheating against your friends and playing partners. Don't be a dbag.

[@danmartin3714]

If I don't use the gorilla glue will it look less glossy like yours. I am putting it on a black paddle and I was going to try it without the extra glue. I'm guessing it won't stay on as long but hopefully it is less noticeable?

[@frank88ster]

To 'hide grit showing, overspray with dark clours ( black, grey, dark blue, purple etc.) and another semi gloss clear / varnish? Heat gun over it lightly to dry out completely and try to see if 'modification' is visible? If it is, spray another dark colour ( lightly or peeling of paint will be visible).

[@anomaly783]

How does the USAPA regulate the amount of texture the surface of a Paddle can have?

[@johnharrisonschulz]

This will make your paddle illegal in any tournament. The USAPA says you cannot have a paddle surface rougher than 320 grit sandpaper. If you want to add more grit and keep your paddle legal, just buy 320 grit sandpaper and sand it.

[@yukuhana]

I guess Lucid has come up with the sprayer version which you would spray before and after sprinkling; no need to Gorilla spray anymore.

[@donreinholz8121]

I love the Franklin paddle on the left that sells for $35 at Walmart. Works great!

[@scriptwriter1268]

Tell us you're 3.0 and under without telling us

[@riley4216]

the problem for you I think is using the Franklin paddle, which uses a surface level grit, instead of a naturally gritty material

[@trosencrantz]

I can only imagine the spin you'll now get with that surface.

[@theseatownballer]

I'll update the results after I test it out.

[@milesruoff]

How did it play?

[@milesruoff]

​@@theseatownballerdid your opponents comment?

[@kenduncan7712]

​@theseatownballer did you ever update longevity? I used E6000 spray glue and aluminum oxide for the grit. Looks good. If you didn't know it was put on aftermarket you wouldn't know. I did not do the second coat of glue.

[@johnharrisonschulz]

​@@milesruoff, This will make your paddle illegal in any tournament. The USAPA says you cannot have a paddle surface rougher than 320 grit sandpaper. If you want to add more grit and keep your paddle legal, just buy 320 grit sandpaper and sand it.

[@jenniewicker4340]

Half the dudes at the courts are using illegal paddles... Every pro player adds grip... I have played & won a half dozen tourneys and no one has ever checked my paddle....

[@zimmiez7368]

Technically not legal according to USAPA rules but I’m sure the spin you get is off the charts!

[@anomaly783]

How does the USAPA regulate the amount of texture the surface of a Paddle can have?

[@johnharrisonschulz]

​@@anomaly783, This will make your paddle illegal in any tournament. The USAPA says you cannot have a paddle surface rougher than 320 grit sandpaper. If you want to add more grit and keep your paddle legal, just buy 320 grit sandpaper and sand it.

[@anomaly783]

@@johnharrisonschulz I'm thinking it might be possible to just glue 320-grit sandpaper to the paddle face.

[@lynetteringel6890]

Is this legal? I mean….even for rec play? Don’t rules matter?

[@johnharrisonschulz]

This will make your paddle illegal in any tournament. The USAPA says you cannot have a paddle surface rougher than 320 grit sandpaper. If you want to add more grit and keep your paddle legal, just buy 320 grit sandpaper and sand it.

[@theseatownballer]

Thanks for the comments, but everyone knows doing this to a paddle will make it illegal in any USAPA sanctioned Tournament or game.

[@davidbasinski2634]

?? If you use sandpaper on your paddle, you'll make its surface smoother, not grittier.

[@Pretzel86c]

I don’t think that’s correct. Take 320 grit sandpaper and rub it on your wooden dining room table or any finished wood surface and tell me it’s smoother. To get a smoother surface you would need sandpaper with finer grit than what the surface currently has. Even then you would need the correct sanding technique and pressure to actually make it smoother.

[@shekina9473]

We KNOW it is NOT for tournaments. Hush 😅

[@fortyoneshades]

No one cares what the USAPA says. It's just pickleball.

[@joeygott1]

Who cares if its not legal. So many people obsessed with this rules that has no affect on rec play

[@joeygott1]

"its gonna be lit" ? Really? Did your kid tell you to say that? Smh

[@randombroncosfan8095]

Winners never cheat. Cheaters never win.

[@rusty935]

you've clearly never won