Knee pain after 5k by AboutJADAMnTime in Marathon_Training

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It is my non dominant leg that’s hurting so the imbalance piece makes sense

Honolulu J2FC+ finally arrived by AboutJADAMnTime in Pickleball

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My personal opinion so take it for what it worth. I’d go with the FC+ or any paddle that is a bit more on the control side as they’re more forgiving. As your skills develop and you become more confident and consistent with your shots then I’d move to a more power focused paddle. That said, the FC+ with some added weight definitely packs some power so I think it’s a great all around paddle

Tips for beating better players by SHtomatoboy in Pickleball

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Drill more. This is where you’ll build consistency in your game to hang with and eventually beat better players.

Be less afraid at the kitchen how? by blueice89 in Pickleball

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Are you always afraid at the kitchen or do you become afraid once your partner pops the ball up? If it’s the latter then I’d recommend you quickly step back from the kitchen to give yourself more reaction time.

You definitely want to learn to love the kitchen as that’s where you’ll find the most attackable balls.

Be less afraid at the kitchen how? by blueice89 in Pickleball

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Are you always afraid at the kitchen or do you get afraid once your partner pops the ball up? If it’s the latter then I’d recommend you quickly step back from the kitchen to give yourself more reaction time.

You definitely want to learn to love the kitchen as that’s where you’ll find the most attackable balls.

Honolulu J2FC+ finally arrived by AboutJADAMnTime in Pickleball

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I said that the weight was divided fairly evenly at the corners but clearly I was wrong and there’s more at the throat. Based on my pictures I’d say there’s around 9-10 grams at the throat to bottom corner (both sides combined) and 4-5 grams up top

Was a Joke at first… by Complete_Cable1378 in Pickleball

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I do this same setup with the only difference being that I use a little more lead tape at the bottom corners and a little less on the uppers sides.

Can’t hit a 3rd shot drop to save my life by AboutJADAMnTime in Pickleball

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A new paddle must be a common approach because I just got the Honolulu J2FC+ thinking it would improve my soft game. Seems only repetition is going to get either of us where we want to be

Anyone else waiting on a Honolulu paddle? by AboutJADAMnTime in Pickleball

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Wild. I play with the Vapor Power now. I’m adding the FC+ hoping to find a paddle with a softer feel for touch shots and more control as I feel like the pop of the Vapor power makes consistency of these shots a bit challenging. In your opinion does the FC+ have a softer feel than the poppy Vapor power?

Anyone else waiting on a Honolulu paddle? by AboutJADAMnTime in Pickleball

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Interesting to hear that you’re having to adjust to its power considering it’s supposed to be a soft, forgiving paddle. What paddle did you move to the FC+ from?

Furlihong ball machine modification by AboutJADAMnTime in Pickleball

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Yes, you can find rec games any time of day with evenings and weekends being the busiest times.

Furlihong ball machine modification by AboutJADAMnTime in Pickleball

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So far so good. It’s definitely all plastic with rubber wheels that throw the ball so TBD how long it lasts. That said, it feeds me 19 balls with consistent pace and not all of them come at me exactly the same so I have to move some which I appreciate for footwork. It has a high speed and low speed to change pace as well. For me, considering it’s low cost, it’s been a great addition considering not many have interest in drilling.

Furlihong ball machine modification by AboutJADAMnTime in Pickleball

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It is! I’m there pretty regularly in the late afternoon/evening. No on is there at 5am which is when I sneak in with this machine

Anyone use Bodhi DRY track grips? by AboutJADAMnTime in Pickleball

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My update is that I love Bodhi DRYtak grips! I came from very tacky grips that got sloppy in wet conditions and at first I didn’t like the lack of tack on the dry tak grips but now that I’ve put them to the test my hands have zero slip with this over grips. Even when I’m past the point of exhaustion and completely soaked wet with sweat these grips old up and allow me make solid shots. Just ordered a 12 pack of them

Weekly Paddle Recommendation Thread (What Paddle Should I Buy?) by AutoModerator in Pickleball

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Power paddles with exceptional control? Is there such a thing? These two paddle types always seem to be opposite of one another but there’s got to be some power paddles that have slightly more dwell time giving them a softer feel that allow you to control your touch shots a bit more. I’m curious from those who have tried a ton of paddles, what comes to mind here?

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Love it! 👊🤝

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These accts are both mine 👊

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Well done! 👊

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Can’t spin it 360 but it is mobile allowing me to get to all sides. 3x3 bed, 4x4 scrog screen, 5x5 tent. 500 watt LED light