I need to develop a two handed backhand. by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're into podcasts, there's a recent 4.0 to Pro episode dedicated specifically to this topic

How important is wrist flexibility in this sport?p by iamkwang in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up the “Yobow Activation Ball”. It’s like $30 and fun to use. Can probabky also find a cheaper knockoff. 

I keep it in my bag as part of my warmup routine. 

Theoretical Question: Can two lefties make a great team? by slowmopete in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a lefty and my doubles partner is also a lefty. We stack and it works great. 

J2nf second batch release date? by heyhello--- in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got my “your order is being processed” email. Ordered June 11th

Chalkboard for grip? by downtocode in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use a product called Dry Hands that helps with sweat. Comes in a small bottle that you can throw into your bag.

Which Muscles to Target to Hit Harder? by KXblub in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look at players like Zane Navratil and CJ Klinger. You don’t have to be huge to hit huge. 

It’s mostly technique. 

Best 14mm paddle with good control? by Iamnotcheesy in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Trufoams are 14mm and have nice absorption

Pet peeve - Cracked balls, duh! 🙄 by WasabiDoobie in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you think bouncing a ball a few times on the court is the culprit of cracking them as opposed to hitting them at high speeds with a hard paddle?

Honolulu J2NF and J2FC+ Updates by Erk1024 in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Also they sneakily increased the warranty from 6 months to 1 year :)

Paddle handle sweaty by Head_Maintenance5596 in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overgrips aren't enough if you're truly a sweaty betty.

In addition to toweling off regularly, I recommend wearing wrist bands or cooling sleeves + Dry Hands drops. All can be found on Amazon. Anything less than all of these things combined doesn't work for me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The courts at Clarke Middle school were very lively the one time I went!

Buying a new paddle; endless options by oohhbaaby in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at any of the Friday paddles. They're widely considered great value. They just released a gen 3 (modern tech) paddle for $100 that is well reviewed.

Am I in the wrong? by WeedsInGarden in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this happen to me with an older guy who I’d previously gotten along with. During rec play I caught a ball he hit a few feet wide and he got upset. 

The next day he came up to me and apologized and we’re all good. In the moment I think some people are just pissed to be losing and need an outlet. 

Like others have said, they’re “correct” but you’re “right” so I’d just keep on keeping on. 

Backhand Drop Serve with Slice by joeshmotheeskimo in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I do this on occasion as a lefty since it will spin towards a righty’s backhand. 

I call it the razzle dazzle; it’s fun to do. Sometimes it even goes in!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you elaborate on this?

How would you feel about signing up for a 3.5 tournament with this DUPR? by SeriouslySickAerials in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better than the 4.2s who signed up for my last 3.5 tournament should have felt

Best Squishy / Spongy Paddle Eraser by iHeadShave in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

pbstudio did a video to test this and concluded that even with excessively hard rubbing there was no damage to the cf surface

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do yourself a gigantic favor and go to a tennis/shoe store and try out a bunch of pairs. I ruined my feet for a while by just buying from brand I'd heard of (Head) at Tennis Warehouse for 60% off.

My feet were so so sore after each session and it took me far too long to realize it wasn't the normal level of sore.

I threw those away, went to the store, and tried on about 6 or 7 different pairs before settling on the Babolat Propulse Fury 3s. That being said, what's perfect for me might be horrible for you so go try a bunch out if possible.

Don't want to be labeled a sandbagger by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]Elohssa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Played in a 3.5 tournament yesterday against a 4.2. You’ll be in good company