Pickleball Paddles

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Rad Retro Ripper Pickleball Paddle The Rad Retro Ripper Pickleball Paddle is for those pickleball players who are ready to dominant the pickleball court. RETRO RIPPER. Inspired by those who are rea...

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Rad Sunny Daze Pickleball Paddle You will be seeing sunshine, lollipops and rainbows while hitting wonderful shots against your opponent with the SUNNY DAZE. You are going to the love this paddle, ...

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Rad The Beverly Pickleball Paddle The pool is calling your name, but there you see THE BEVERLY waiting patiently. “Hey lets bring the champagne and our BEVERLY’S to the pickleball court before we d...

If you’re one of the many new pickleball players the USA gains each year, welcome to the sport! The size, shape, weight and material of a paddle all have an impact on the way you can play the game. It’s important to keep these aspects in line with where your growth is at. These differences can change the force behind your shots, the spin of the ball, and the control you have with each shot. Finding the right paddle for your skillset can be all it takes to make you a true force to be reckoned with on the courts. All of the Pickleball Paddles we offer here at Pickle Ballers Hub will set you up for success.

First things first, you won’t get very far in pickleball without a paddle. Pickleball paddles are unique compared to other racket sports, such as tennis or squash. They come in 3 general classifications: control paddles, power paddles and all-court/hybrid paddles. Follow along with this table displaying the benefits of different types of paddles. Pickleball paddles also come in a variety of shapes, each with its own benefits. Take a look below to see which style or shape may be best for you. If you know a child that is interested in getting into pickleball, there are specific paddles meant for them. These kids paddles will have smaller grip circumference and lighter weight, making them much easier to handle at a young age. You can even find kids paddles with fun designs that can excite and motivate a child to invest time in the sport. The design of the paddle may be more important to some than others. If you prefer something with “pizzaz,” you can find tons of designer paddles perfect for you. Match it to your bag or cover, your favorite color or simply any design that attracts you. You can find the details of every paddle we offer in the product description page, as each paddle is different.

Beginners, intermediate and competitive players all get categorized based on their “Pickleball Player Skill Rating.” These ratings are done on a scale of 1 – 5.5+, made based on mastery of control, consistency, and flexibility, with many other details falling into each of those sections. Take a look at this chart to see what generally dictates each skill level rating.

Rating	Pickleball Rating System
1.0-2.0	A rating of 1.0 - 2.0 is given if you are just starting to play pickleball & just starting to understand the rules of the sport. A 1.0 is given to someone with no other sports background when joining pickleball.
2.5	A rating of 2.5 is given if you have limited experience playing pickleball. You can keep a short rally on the pickleball court and you have a basic understanding of the rules (in particular, if you can keep the score properly).
3.0	A rating of 3.0 is given if you (A) can generally hit forehands, volleys, serves and returns with medium pace, with minimal ability to sustain a dink rally. Generally you lack consistency and control; and (B) you understand the basic strategy and rules of pickleball, including that you can keep the score properly.
3.5	A rating of 3.5 is given if (A) you can hit forehands, volleys, serves and returns with pace and moderate control. Your dinks and drop shots have limited control, and you're developing backhand shots but avoiding if possible. You have moderate consistency and control, and have started varying your shots between the hard and soft game. (B) You understand the overall strategy and rules of pickleball, including stacking, to sustain rallies. You have begun entering pickleball tournaments.
4.0	A rating of 4.0 is given if (A) you generally hit forehands and serves consistently with depth and control. You hit backhand shots with moderate success. Your dinks and drop shots have more consistency with depth and height. Overall, you have consistency and control in your shots. (B) You firmly understand the strategy and rules of pickleball. You have a broad knowledge of rules, have become aware of your partner's positioning, have a moderate number of unforced errors and you understand how to attack your opponents" weaknesses on the court.
4.5	A rating of 4.5 is given if (A) you generally hit both forehand and backhand drives, serves, returns, dinks, drop shots, and block volleys with pace, spin, depth, direction, consistency and control. You are able to vary your shot selections with controlled offensive intent. (B) You firmly understand the strategy and rules of pickleball (including stacking). You have a limited number of unforced errors and you change your game play to attack your opponents' weaknesses on the pickleball court - including controlled footwork to quickly change directions and shot types. Your communication with your parter is strong and you aren't afraid to play at the non-volley zone.
5.0	A rating of 5.0 is given if (A) you have mastered both forehand and backhand drives, serves, and returns with pace, touch and spin. Plus you mastered dinks and drop shots to move opponents. You can control and block volleys of different speeds, all with consistency to take advantage of the non-volley zone. (B) You have mastered the strategy and rules of pickleball (including stacking) in tournament style play. Your footwork is highly effective, helping you turn defensive shots into offensive shots. You rarely make unforced errors and you constantly attack your opponents' weaknesses on the pickleball court by adjusting your own style and game plan mid-game.
5.5	A rating of 5.5+ is given if (A) you have mastered all shots and strategy on the court in tournament style play. (B) You are consistently winning at the highest level, meaning that you are winning against the best professional pickleball players at the tournament level. Your skills and abilities speak for themselves.

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Pickleball Rating System