Our *NEW* Top 5 Control Paddles For December 2024 | Rackets & Runners

[@duanehensley8835]

I wish you guys sold the Gruvn Line of pickelball paddles so you would do a review of them. Their quality is top tier and the Gruvn Muvn and Lazr series being as good as anything out there and better than most. The Lazr being my favorite. It could easily contend for top 5 all-court paddle.

[@metal_bloo]

Surprised the Ripple isn't this guy's #1 control paddle

[@patrickaugie9442]

Very funny!😂

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

LOL

[@Syndrome88]

What's the ripple?

[@HHHPedigrees]

@@Syndrome88 Banned paddle that will never be released

[@TheRicoco2011]

The Volair Mach 2 forza is not there because not available in your store?

[@MLB1212]

Wondering whether he will reply to your question

[@backbonz]

👏🏻dude..congrats..you have won the ugly shirt game. Love your reviews too.

[@greenbox00000]

The Luxx is amazing. I still use one from the original launch release window (13 months old), and even though the grit has worn off quite a bit, I dominate with it. Still get great spin and placement, reset everything from anywhere, consistently absorb shots from all these Gen 3 paddles, and put away the right ones. It is a paddle that requires more skill, effort and patience, but the payoff and satisfaction is phenomenal.

[@experientialtennispickleball]

Luca, I think you should consider commenting on the grip shape and size on the paddles. Coming from tennis background, I started Pickleball two months ago. I got 6 paddles from the same brand, but immediately there are some important differences about the grips: - Slim and round-bevelled ones feel much more maneuverable at the kitchen, since 1) you can switch faster from a forehand to a backhand grip and 2) you can flick-volley (flick the wrist) easier I got a paddle that has a grip shape a la Head's TK82 / Tecnifibre rectangular shape (like an L2 tennis grip size) and this one feels the least maneuverable at the kitchen. Since, the incoming forces of impact are much lower than tennis, I don't see the need for rectangular grip shapes in Pickleball paddles. Slim and completely round or at least square grip shape but still small circumference, do the job great. There's minimal twisting forces in Pickleball and if any, can be fixed with some lead tape.

[@86309]

Luxx control air with the infinigrit. from the 007.

[@hartfordwolfpack8678]

Luca how do you feel about titanium face sheets for control as opposed to kevlar? Personally I've felt a bit more plushness from titanium that helps me reset and drop. Easiest comparison is the J2k vs J2Ti

[@patrickaugie9442]

I agree totally. I’ve got the j2k and the J2TI and the TI is my preferred

[@akoimichael]

J2Ti is definitely more plush compared to the J2K. Love the J2Ti. Im surprise this wasn't on the list as I find it to be easier to control compared to the J2K.

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

To be honest I don't quite like titanium as much. It's a little bit more muted which I don't love but I think, from an objective standpoint, it probably is at least equal in terms of control. You could slot the J2Ti in at five, no problem.

[@Syndrome88]

The luxx is hard to recommend due to the spray on grit

[@jaytrg]

They quickly get worn out. 10 games for me.

[@ArianaWilson-]

Thanks for your list. Hudef Mage Pro Gen2 is also a good choice.

[@tynickerson7980]

Remember that whole video comparing the ruby and j2k? And he liked the ruby more... I have a ruby and j2k and can confirm the ruby is better in all aspects especially build quality

[@yummybong148]

I wish I could demo paddles at the store, can we get an Ontario store though lol perferably southern Ontario not in Toronto but south of it would be amazing.

[@lazyhusband]

Get the Monarch Jellybean and save yourself some money. Trust me.

[@JimFe-j9f]

I’ve tried most of the control paddles that you mentioned but I think you missed the boat by not including the Volair Mach 2 Forza. Your company sells the M2F and I would rate it as the very best in control. Very curious why you never included it??

[@kabob21]

He put in the criteria that it can’t be a total control paddle which the M2F is.

[@christinacarmenate2919]

baby shirt is awesome !!!!!

[@gkl68]

Weird I feel like Kevlar is stiffer than Carbon fiber to me. And Titanium is softer and more plush than both.

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

Kevlar does crispen up to a point where it's firmer than carbon but it takes a faster swing to get there. It's a bit more plush on soft shots but titanium is probably a little bit softer. The J2Ti could easily be in that fifth spot too.

[@babytrex2]

How to clean Kevlar paddle?

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

Brands are saying you can use the same method as for carbon.

[@kabob21]

Dry then damp microfiber works perfectly fine.

[@HHHPedigrees]

@@RacketsandRunnersPickleball No do not use the carbon eraser. It will pull out the kevlar strands

[@M0stlyHarmless9]

I don’t get why the pulse v keeps landing in control. Mine broke in and I have a bit of weight at the throat and it’s one of the most powerful paddles I’ve hit. Getting comments on my drives every game

[@kabob21]

It’s not compared to an actual power paddle.

[@M0stlyHarmless9]

@ I played with the alw-c 12.7mm for a while which is considered a power paddle and my pulse v hits harder with a bigger sweet spot

[@spaznickermeyer3507]

I wonder where the J3Ti will land on this list....

[@good2help]

11six24 Monarch Jellybean >>

[@kevsknavs]

Predicting the future

[@markomarin3414]

Need a power paddle for people who love to drive .

[@Houjixful]

congrats to the B&B Invader

[@user9b2]

Would have bought a luxx IF the grid would last.

[@JimFe-j9f]

Luxx is terrible after a month of play with zero spin

[@Aaron-mn2ro]

the updated model coming out next year will have the new infinigrit texture which lasts way longer than raw carbon fiber

[@LukasLwM]

Hmmm, I thought J2K is all court instead of control paddle lol

[@owenallenaz]

10:34 get some

[@paulnguyen1456]

December 2025?

[@RacketsandRunnersPickleball]

Thank you 😅