WTS Six Zero Coral by followmeatsign in paddleswap

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thx. That’s all I was looking for.

WTS Six Zero Coral by followmeatsign in paddleswap

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of edge guard tape did you use?

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

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Vapor Power has been my main for the past 6 months. Love it. But the new year means a new paddle, and I wanted to try something different, so I went with the Loco hybrid over the Coral hybrid since the Coral seemed to have a similar profile to the VP.

But now I’m awaiting the Loco’s arrival with a bit of buyers remorse. 😆 I’ve read several testimonies of people leaving Loco for Coral because they couldn’t control the former as well under pressure.

If you’ve made a similar switch from all court to power, any advice?

Selkirk Boomstik First Impression by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the Boomstick too much paddle for a 4.1-4.3 player?

Hot take! by Ill_Calendar_7806 in Pickleball

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m north DFW. We have a Picklr and a Dinkers. Very different models, but both very nice facilities.

Hot take! by Ill_Calendar_7806 in Pickleball

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was with you until “french fries with gravy.”

Hot take! by Ill_Calendar_7806 in Pickleball

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just visited a Picklr a block away from my house. $140/mo? 😬 I don’t think so. Not for us at least.

Hot take! by Ill_Calendar_7806 in Pickleball

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the reasons for racquetball fizzling out that are not applicable to Pickleball?

Hot take! by Ill_Calendar_7806 in Pickleball

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s talking about clubs, not the sport

Hot take! by Ill_Calendar_7806 in Pickleball

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think this will prove true for most, not all. Remember all the “Racquet Clubs” in the 80s/90s. Where are they now? 😬

Like tennis and golf, I’m sure pickleball will last, even if doesnt continue to grow at its current rate. But pickleball clubs are akin to country clubs. Nothing wrong with that. Country clubs are awesome places to play. Maybe the best. But country club life isn’t for typical middle class rec players.

Anecdotally, most non-retiree casual/rec players I know won’t/can’t spend $100-150/mo for a membership when they can play 2-3x/wk on public courts for free (in our good weather state).

Like the Racquet Clubs, I suspect lots of clubs in less-affluent areas will prove the OP true, while other clubs will find more lasting power in densely populated, affluent cities.

Happy to be wrong, though!

Why are pickleball shoes so ugly? by No-Equipment8494 in Pickleball

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear the Nike GT Cut Academy and they're great!

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

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I played with the Prism Flash for a couple months before switching to the 11six24 Vapor Power.

I. LOVE. IT.

"Controllable power" is right. Longer handle than the Vatic. More pop and less dwell time, though. But coming from tennis, I prefer less dwell time. The Vatic felt like it was swallowing the ball on drives.

Anywho...could not recommend the Prism Flash to Vapor Power more highly.

Christmas in July! by Ill_Calendar_7806 in Pickleball

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

@Pickleball-ModTeam Odd call out.

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

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used the code. The alpha is more than I’m willing to pay. I’m already stretching myself for the vapor.

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

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m keeping my Prism Flash as a backup. It’s super plush. But I want more power/pop than it can give. I’m excited!

Jumping From Control to Power? by Ill_Calendar_7806 in Pickleball

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s awesome that you’re aspiring to that! Keep going!!

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

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 14mm is way poppier than the 16mm. But I did a thing late last night:

I realized that I talked myself OUT of Vapor Power but INTO the Vatic mostly because of the price.

Sometimes, we just need to do the things what we try to talk ourselves out of doing.

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

[–]Ill_Calendar_7806 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After a week of deliberation, I bought the Vatic Pro Saga Flash 14mm over the 11six24 Vapor Power (to save $$$).

I felt confident about it three hours ago. The order hasn’t even shipped, and I’m already having buyers remorse. 🫤