Unlocking The Secrets To The Most Fundamental Shot In Pickleball

[@christianbock7381]

Time to test out this strategy.

[@bk_pickleball]

YESSIR!!!!! 💪🏽

[@matthaverdink8457]

How do you like the Vauraus paddle vs the 6.0 Ruby? Great video. I need to keep mixing up the serves and not be predictable.

[@bk_pickleball]

I personally prefer the Vauraus because of the handle length and circumference. I enjoy the 6" handle length and 4.5" circumference. The Ruby is definitely more easy to play with if you prefer standard dimensions. Definitely keep a mental note on serves to mix them up, you never want to become one dimensional with that shot!

[@matthaverdink8457]

@@bk_pickleball I used a 2 handed backhand in tennis. When I warm up and drill I will hit it decently but don’t have the confidence in a game to use it. If I start using it more I’d like a longer paddle. Do you use a 2 hand bh

[@matthaverdink8457]

@@bk_pickleball so I got to ask because you seem very knowledgeable on paddles. I want to try the Gearbox pro power elongated. Sounds like it is very powerful and decent with control and spin. Have you tried it and if so what are your thoughts vs Vauraus. I hit with one for like 5 minutes and it seemed quite different so I am not sure if it is just a matter of playing with it for a couple weeks. Going from the 6.0 DBD to the Ruby was a mild change.

[@bk_pickleball]

I use a single hand backhand, though I've also recently been working on a two hander. I will say, coming from badminton is the primary reason I like the elongated paddles, feels more natural to me.

[@bk_pickleball]

The GearBox Pro Power is a fairly tough paddle to play with. At the highest level of the game, it's just too hard to control in Doubles and good players will simply let most of your shots go out. It is however, a really good singles paddle, and for any play 4.5 or under, because players at that level really struggle to let balls go. The Vauraus is a complete control paddle, so if you're looking for a more power based paddle, you might wanna look at some other paddles. Holbrook has some really good ones if you haven't checked them out yet as they also have 12mm and 14mm paddles. Engage Pro MX is a great option if you're looking for an elongated power paddle.

[@GodChessBible]

What paddle is that, that you have?