[MelZ]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

ok will do, but why does having a wood racket mean don't play with me?

Because a wood racket shows:

1. person hasn't taken PB classes

2. probably 1st time on courts

PB classes are place to learn basics not at courts during open time. I have no problem playing a game with beginners. Having said that teaching some one the basics of the game because they are too lazy to take the classes is disrespectful to the others on the court.

[kentucky blue]

Originally Posted by philnpat

The folks that sell rackets at LSL will let you borrow one to try before you buy. Try the wooden ones first that the rec centers loan out then try the ones that the vendor lends...there's a world of difference.

Have Barb at LSL, let you try her favorite new racquet the Core-2.It has a blend of power and finesse,plus it's lightweight,so it's easy on your wrist and elbow.I have seen several players suffering from wrist problems and tennis elbow from playing lots of pickleball in TV.I changed from a heavier racquet to the Core-2 and have noticed less stress on my wrist and elbow.Don't even bother with trying a wooden racquet,i think the rec centers let you borrow them because they know that NOBODY, in their right mind, would ever steal one.The only benefit i received from using a wooden racquet, the one time,was to swat the bugs flying around the court.Good luck in your search,you will love pickleball,it's truly addictive.

[chuckinca]

I find your post interesting!

Two week ago my wife and I were in Market of Marion and the pickleball equipment vendor convinced her she needed a HEAVIER paddle to stay with the advanced heavy hitters. 8.6 oz Z5 versus her year old 7.6 oz Storm.

Do you know the weight of the Core 2?

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[jimbo2012]

Online it says 7.6-8 oz sells for $69

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[PugLover]

Thank you everyone for the information and advice. We will definitely take classes at the rec center. Best!

[kentucky blue]

Originally Posted by chuckinca

I find you post interesting!

Two week ago my wife and I were in Market of Marion and the pickleball equipment vendor convinced her she needed a HEAVIER paddle to stay with the advanced heavy hitters. 8.5 oz Z5 versus her year old 7.5 oz Storm.

Do you know the weight of the Core 2?

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My current racquet is a little over 7 oz, my old one was 8.6 oz.Doesn't seem like a big difference ,but if you play 2 hours at a time and sometimes twice a day, your body feels the difference.Also, anybody that tells you that you need to keep up with the heavy hitters,knows NOTHING about pickleball.The best players are finesse players that are terrific at placement,they very rarely hit the ball hard.I learned the hard way,trying to kill every shot,thinking it was like my days playing tennis and i could overpower these old men,no such luck.I got my a$$ handed to me and learned a very valuable lesson on the proper strategy to play enjoyable and competitive pickleball.

[chuckinca]

My wife plays about 2 hrs a day and sometimes twice a day (she just got in a few minutes ago from her second 2 hrs today) maybe five days a week.

She played club competitive tennis for years and had to give it up about ten years ago due to knee issues.

Her nickname around the pickleball courts is "Slammer" - if a seemingly knowledgeable person tells her she needs a heavier paddle, telling her that she has to change to being a finesse player won't get too far.


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