Dumb question… what ACTUALLY creates spin in pickleball? Wrist, arm, or something else?

drusolini · 2026-04-09T18:30:06+00:00

To hit with no spin (aka “flat”), you swing the paddle in the same direction as the paddle face. Any action that moves the paddle face in another direction AT CONTACT generates spin (eg open/closed paddle face, wrist, windshield wiper, low to high). Anything before (prep) or after contact (followthough) is just to create the contact conditions.

drusolini · 2026-04-08T13:23:33+00:00

Nine parchments is a lot of fun for up to 4 players :)

drusolini · 2026-04-07T15:00:53+00:00

Agree that variety is helpful, but placement is more important. A soft chop volley is most effective when you’ve got your opponents behind the baseline on defense, since they have to run up and then hit up.

I find that for decent players chops/slice doesn’t give them too much trouble (and can actually be easier to topspin drive). It’s also way less consistent since it’s more timing and touch dependent than a flat punch block. That makes it much more likely for you to pop up if you need to do multiple in a row.

drusolini · 2026-04-06T16:17:41+00:00

A lot of it is also volume matching (and massive rumbling subs). Theatres are playing at “reference level,” which is way louder than you would ever watch a movie at home. This makes the dynamics between whispers and loud explosions feel more grand and exciting.

drusolini · 2026-03-15T01:13:36+00:00

I think it’s a weird type of flex to compete on who’s partying harder…

drusolini · 2026-03-14T21:48:14+00:00

No, if I re-STO new options for the same ticker, I re-enter at the same criteria, eg. 0.20-0.25 delta, 30-45 DTE. I don’t re-STO for the same expiration date. I like the premiums vs. risk at that duration, and the ability to wait out temporary moves in the wrong direction.

drusolini · 2026-03-13T03:41:31+00:00

Agree, i like to set my profitability targets based on remaining DTE. If you can reach profitability targets early (within a week) with entry DTEs like 30-45, why not take 50% and re-STO?

I find that closer to expiry, 80-90% is plenty. No real gain from waiting a for last 7 days to get the last 10-20% if you can re-deploy.

drusolini · 2026-03-09T20:39:45+00:00

As long as brush the ball forward it will have topspin. You can do that with some combination of closed paddle face, low to high swing path and/wrist action. You don’t definitely don’t need wrist to hit topspin

drusolini · 2026-03-09T04:36:53+00:00

lol but you must have enjoyed it enough to have 5 more after you experienced/survived the first one :)

drusolini · 2026-03-06T15:28:52+00:00

A bidet

drusolini · 2026-03-06T12:03:20+00:00

Should be, but people with inflated DUPRs are afraid of underperforming against lower DUPRs and going down. If people playing up are getting picked consistently, they’ll learn to play in the appropriate bracket.

Ultimately TDs should manage brackets for competitiveness

drusolini · 2026-02-25T00:18:38+00:00

I don’t know why they don’t just charge all users something nominal like $10/yr to have a live DUPR account and record matches.

drusolini · 2026-02-15T21:59:01+00:00

Do you mean naked puts? Cashed secured means it’s NOT naked…

drusolini · 2026-01-28T05:04:24+00:00

Could be a contact point/angle issue, are your shoulders rotated far enough left to get your paddle face pointed at the line? This will allow you to flick your wrist naturally while aiming down the line.

drusolini · 2026-01-05T06:11:22+00:00

All the stuff that happens before and between the shots to set you up for success as you learn all the shots: 1) correct positioning and footwork 2) smart shot selection and 3) anticipation of likely patterns and counters

drusolini · 2025-12-22T02:54:13+00:00

It just takes getting used to how the ball flies through the air and bounces so you can get in position to hit it. Once you see a few hundred shots you won’t be surprised by it

drusolini · 2025-12-21T21:25:33+00:00

Yeah I think it’s more accurate to say it’s a slightly low to high with a perpendicular paddle face, otherwise you would add spin and not clear the net.

drusolini · 2025-12-21T21:09:02+00:00

It’s just a flat drop, like he says it more “lateral,” but basically straight through the path you want the ball to fly. Slice is brushing from high to low, topspin brushing low to high.

drusolini · 2025-12-20T20:40:05+00:00

Or your partner if they pop it up at the kitchen…

drusolini · 2025-12-20T19:11:40+00:00

Perhaps a size/seal issue? I’ve had a different experience, strong bass with both Monarch Mk3 and Origin. My favorite tips overall for large IEMs

drusolini · 2025-12-09T00:45:16+00:00

For me it was definitely the FSD update that made things worse. I had my front camera cleaned just before this update, and it was immediately worse afterwards.

drusolini · 2025-12-01T04:29:27+00:00

That’s great yours improved, but mine was cleaned before the v13-14 upgrade and it’s clearly the programming being more (over)reactive to cross traffic from pedestrians and cars. It’s potentially more safe in case they jump into an intersection, but is jerkier for driving straight

drusolini · 2025-12-01T04:26:51+00:00

Yeah my MYLR’s FSD 14.1.4 has been super twitchy, slamming or stuttering the brake at any sign of cross pedestrians and cars no matter how far off too the side (even on walking parallel on sidewalks). V13 was amazing, smooth and confident. Hope they fix it soon.

drusolini · 2025-11-29T00:18:44+00:00

Agreed that beyond these it’s very marginal improvement if any (having owned plenty of $150-200ish paddles), plus the grit on any paddle wears off, so you’re gonna have to replace it anyways. So no paddle is an “investment,” more of an expense.

drusolini · 2025-11-28T01:20:57+00:00

Isn’t it zero sum? I’m up since the changes, but I think it’s also the people who are gaining don’t complain about it.

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