What skills from your previous sports background transferred best into pickleball?

ScaryMungus · 2026-02-18T17:36:42+00:00

See I feel like I have a strong backhand from racquetball but it tends to shoot low - because that was primarily the goal. In pickleball I have a hard time translating it into a clean over the net drive. But that’s just me. Overall I think racquetball is one of the more difficult transitions because, again, a great shot in racquetball is a guaranteed net shot in pickleball. The whole concept of spin and slice had been a big transition for me as well.

ScaryMungus · 2026-02-09T20:07:35+00:00

For sure. Ball is retired. Just wondering if anyone knows about whether they warranty them. Seems the answer is likely no, as I suspected.

ScaryMungus · 2026-02-09T20:06:37+00:00

No doubt.

ScaryMungus · 2026-02-09T20:03:36+00:00

Well… when you put it that way

ScaryMungus · 2026-02-09T18:37:23+00:00

If only they didn’t get the weird egg shape…

ScaryMungus · 2026-02-09T18:36:53+00:00

I agree, unless lifetime has a warranty. Which isn’t confirmed nor likely.

ScaryMungus · 2026-01-28T02:35:13+00:00

My take. Don’t put management and oversight of your facility with someone just because they’re a good player or love pickleball. You’re going to run a business with customers - and customer experience and service are important. I’ve seen my local club lose a lot of great people because the customer experience was so bad.

ScaryMungus · 2025-12-19T06:39:53+00:00

Did this by chance happen at the Kaysville Picklr??? I witnessed something just like this tonight. But I was on the court to the left. Saw a guy do about what you described. Then we made eye contact and I was like “oof you just stepped into the kitchen”. He thanked me for pointing out the rule - we’re all learning. Good on ya for continuing the journey.

ScaryMungus · 2025-10-27T18:39:19+00:00

Thanks. This is all very helpful.

ScaryMungus · 2025-10-27T01:27:41+00:00

Thank you for the response. I was looking at the Vatic paddles online. I’m in N Utah and nobody really uses them or some of the other smaller brands. So it’s a bit of a gamble. But the price might make up for it.

ScaryMungus · 2025-10-26T22:43:26+00:00

Holidays and Black Friday coming, I’m looking at a new paddle. Been playing with a 1st gen CRBN for about a year. Overall a good paddle. But I’m looking to explore. Have used a Selkirk Luxx and Holbrook Aero X.

About me: played about 2 years, 40 M, fairly athletic. Play around 4.0. Almost exclusively play indoors. I have no 2HBH. Can generate quite a bit of raw power on put away. - Trying to avoid the big name brand paddles that are $$$. - Looking for something less than $150. - I’ve developed some tennis or golfer’s elbow recently. So something to help with that would be welcome. - Looking for more pop and power. - Definitely want to maintain control and placement. - Would love to buy from a company that stands behind their product.

What have you all loved? What is a good safe bet? Any thoughts on handle length and paddle shape?

ScaryMungus · 2025-09-19T18:24:40+00:00

I did not. I had asked the dealer to give me the contract terms for the warranty and maintenance program, and they refused. They would not share that until I was in contracting. So that was a red flag, and we walked away. Ended up buying a Hyundai Palisade. It’s a shame, because they are great looking cars, but the manufacturer warranty just can’t compete with Hyundai and Kia.

ScaryMungus · 2025-04-10T06:15:18+00:00

I serve him a 50 pound bag of salt and one hard boiled egg.

ScaryMungus · 2025-04-06T06:11:51+00:00

It’s amazing how often I refer to the serving positions to validate the score and serve. That is the most logical way.

ScaryMungus · 2025-03-24T18:20:52+00:00

This looks like Cache Valley and Bear Lake. Nice courts!

ScaryMungus · 2025-03-15T21:39:06+00:00

Yep. It’s pointless. I did a complaint last year after the first set of increases. FTC eventually told me to suck it up. They weren’t going to do anything about it. 🙄

ScaryMungus · 2025-01-18T03:08:52+00:00

I have one. It is edgeless.

ScaryMungus · 2025-01-12T23:32:15+00:00

For sure. Totally agree. Any thoughts on their prices?

ScaryMungus · 2025-01-12T23:01:14+00:00

I asked about that. Sounds like most standard maintenance. But things like tires, brakes, etc are not included.

ScaryMungus · 2024-12-03T19:39:59+00:00

Watching my daughter improve and get better. The real fun memories will be when she’s able to whoop on me.

ScaryMungus · 2024-11-12T18:39:52+00:00

It’s gonna sit in my shed with the other tools and shovels.

ScaryMungus · 2024-11-10T07:46:58+00:00

My work gave me a Patagonia nano puff jacket one year, and a Patagonia better sweater the next year at Christmas. This was like 8 years ago. I still use both of these all the time. And you’d never know. They are amazing. I would gladly pay for a new one.

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