I'd love your thoughts about what paddles are good for tennis players (probably NTRP 3.5/4.0) who play pickleball mainly during the winter. Good video as always.
may i know if this is those thermoformed paddle which will break in... looking for like very durable paddle that still stay consistent throughout games
Selkirk’s warranty, customer service and quality control are better. Honolulu’s starting to fall off with issues with inconsistent build quality. If the Vanguard Pro’s price weren’t so high it’d be a clear winner.
Best reviewer in the game, no one else has a better feel for paddles. 🐐 I’m curious man, between this paddle, the amped pro air, and vanguard control, which do you fell has the best “feel” for the ball?
What would be the most similar feel to the Hyperion C2 but an upgrade? I can't get the same connection to the ball with the Gen 3 Joolas. I miss having Carbon Charged pop near the net.
My name is not Luca, but I would take a weighted up Shapeshifter (8.8 ozs) into a tournament over this paddle. Unbelievable power at this weight, high spin, mostly, outstanding control. Control equals tremendous capability to drop, dink, reset, and place the ball. Also works great for singles!
@@Coach_A22 ive been playing with my Shapeshifter weighted at the 4/8 and on the throat at 8.6 oz. I love it other than under pressure in transition is sometimes ejects the ball faster and higher than what I expect, Like Luca said when the fiberglass gets into it, it livens up , so my resets are usually good, but always playing against Gearboxes sometimes the paddle really surprises me.
$230 usd vs a Neonic Force for $89 usd🤔 i might not be good at math or maybe the force isnt the right comparison but unless they has a guarantee of me winning a tournament that pays out $460 usd why would i buy this paddle?
Neonic Force is a different playing paddle. I used to have one and it’s kind of been left behind except on price. Sweet spot isn’t great, feel is just ok, power is just ok, a little too head heavy balance, grip isn’t long enough for comfortable 2-handed backhands. It’s a good paddle for beginners but has its limitations against better all-court paddles in the $130-$190 range.
How does it compare to Ruby and J2k? In Pop, sweet spot and Power
I agree with this review. Really like the control and sweet spot even more than the Luxx.
Great review as always! The sweet spot sounds amazing. Only thing I'm not liking is the price.
I'd love your thoughts about what paddles are good for tennis players (probably NTRP 3.5/4.0) who play pickleball mainly during the winter. Good video as always.
I was about to leap on the Vanguard Pro and now I'm thinking I might just have to go with the Ripple. I'm currently using the Luxx Control...
may i know if this is those thermoformed paddle which will break in... looking for like very durable paddle that still stay consistent throughout games
This specific paddle has last year's tech at a hefty $300 price tag. The J2K is the better paddle.
Selkirk’s warranty, customer service and quality control are better. Honolulu’s starting to fall off with issues with inconsistent build quality. If the Vanguard Pro’s price weren’t so high it’d be a clear winner.
Is this softer than the Ronbus R2?
J2k is Kevlar. No comparison.
I don't like the J2K, and their customer service is bad.
How would you compare this to the Luxx?
Luca, would also like to know how the Selkirk Vanguard Pro compares to the Ruby
How does it compare to the CRBN 1x 16mm. Power and Spin
Best reviewer in the game, no one else has a better feel for paddles. 🐐 I’m curious man, between this paddle, the amped pro air, and vanguard control, which do you fell has the best “feel” for the ball?
Why do you slice volley your backhands vs. rolling it with topspin?
Dude you should be Musetti for Halloween! Thanks for all the reviews
Ahaha that would have been hilarious.
Do you prefer this or the Shapeshifter and why?
What would be the most similar feel to the Hyperion C2 but an upgrade? I can't get the same connection to the ball with the Gen 3 Joolas. I miss having Carbon Charged pop near the net.
Yeah totally fair. You could try something with a Kevlar top sheet and a similar shape.
Kevlar will give good pop and feel for the ball? Do you think Kevlar would be a better fit than 18k?
great work. very professional review.
Thanks for watching!
Sweet spot is large with a 5.65 swing weight??
16mm and 4 face layers under 8oz??? Are the materials USA made? Looking forward to hear what the 007 has to offer.
I would assume they are as the do stay pretty strict to that USA made label but I don't actually know for sure.
Great content and info
Thank you!
hi, can review HEAD Radical Nite 2024 Pickleball Paddle? is this the S tier paddle?
I haven't tested it yet but probably not S-Tier from what I can tell on the spec sheet.
Is the handle a true 5.5 or since the face is longer is the handle more like the Luxx invicta handle?
Following
What is softer more plush ? This or the ronbus r2 nova ?
This, by far.
Can you do the maverix clash paddles?
We haven't brought them in but we've been watching Maverix for a while now so I'll talk to my buyer!
Great reviews, and you're spot on as far as the Shapeshifter. if you had to pick between the 2 , which would you put in tournament bag?
My name is not Luca, but I would take a weighted up Shapeshifter (8.8 ozs) into a tournament over this paddle. Unbelievable power at this weight, high spin, mostly, outstanding control. Control equals tremendous capability to drop, dink, reset, and place the ball. Also works great for singles!
@@Coach_A22 ive been playing with my Shapeshifter weighted at the 4/8 and on the throat at 8.6 oz. I love it other than under pressure in transition is sometimes ejects the ball faster and higher than what I expect, Like Luca said when the fiberglass gets into it, it livens up , so my resets are usually good, but always playing against Gearboxes sometimes the paddle really surprises me.
$230 usd vs a Neonic Force for $89 usd🤔 i might not be good at math or maybe the force isnt the right comparison but unless they has a guarantee of me winning a tournament that pays out $460 usd why would i buy this paddle?
Neonic Force is a different playing paddle. I used to have one and it’s kind of been left behind except on price. Sweet spot isn’t great, feel is just ok, power is just ok, a little too head heavy balance, grip isn’t long enough for comfortable 2-handed backhands. It’s a good paddle for beginners but has its limitations against better all-court paddles in the $130-$190 range.
S tier?
S or A. I'll have to shuffle things up again next time.
310$ plus taxes…not worth it,way better paddle on the market at lower price
I’m going stop watching these channels that can’t seem to find the time to answer their viewers questions. Good luck talking to yourself