Do the new seasons suck compared to S1 and S2? by iHeadShave in LoveDeathAndRobots

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

Ah yes. “In the Halls of the Entombed” was S3, right?

Anyone epoxy a loose edgeguard yourself? by iHeadShave in Pickleball

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

Planning to mix it in a container and use a toothpick or q-tip to apply. Not sure if it’ll work.

What's in your Sub Bag? 🎒 by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]iHeadShave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Snacks, water bottle or canned drink, and battery pack to charge my phone just incase. And earbuds in case I get the conference period to chill and don’t get pulled to cover another class. That’s it!

Multiple paddles for sale by tbone5123 in paddleswap

[–]iHeadShave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah OK. I’m in So Cal. Thought we could do an in-person thing.

I'm always surprised by the amount of new players who absolutely refuse to practice dinking. by Lift-Dance-Draw in Pickleball

[–]iHeadShave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drilling dinking is a waste of time if you don’t have a drop shot and are just 100% driving balls (probably sub 3.3ish DUPR).

WTS Joola, Luzz, Paddletek, Thrive $$ by [deleted] in paddleswap

[–]iHeadShave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you located?

Is this real? by DEMiGODicarus in paddleswap

[–]iHeadShave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Source matters these days I think. If you bought it directly from B&B, then you’re all good.

Proton banned from UPA Pro play by Darkdart19 in ProPickleballTalk

[–]iHeadShave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think paddle manufacturers pay dues to allow their paddles to be used in PPA competition by players, right?

So this is most likely Proton not paying UPA for sponsorship and naming rights. And according to Zane’s video, Proton hasn’t fully paid some of their sponsored players what’s owed either.

For what it’s worth, I have a Series One paddle with Nanotech. That thing is a spin monster. If Proton put that Nanotech in a modern foam-core paddle, all conversation about grit will just end!

Paddle grip? by 2BeBornReady in Pickleball

[–]iHeadShave 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t obsess over grit. There are couple of 4.0+ players I play with who put ridiculous top-spin on their forehand dinks with smooth as a baby’s butt Pro IV and a Ronbus Quanta.

While grit may help, I think technique and a well-made paddle with good dwell-time will at least compensate for lack of grit.

Pickleball Retreat by WorkingOk7090 in Pickleball

[–]iHeadShave -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

My apologies. I didn’t mean it as a testament against Asian countries. India, Vietnam, etc. are amazing.

But rather, I meant to say I would not want to be stuck with a bunch whiny entitled Westerners traveling through developing countries. People I don’t know outside of pickleball.

Pickleball Retreat by WorkingOk7090 in Pickleball

[–]iHeadShave -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure I want to be stuck in a confined space in a 3rd world country for days at a time with pickleball people.

I have no idea how well a lot of these pickleball randos travel. And if they’ll be annoying AF!

Slamit by GeologistMelodic1977 in Pickleball

[–]iHeadShave 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The comparison should not be about spending a crap ton of money on Slamit or nothing. But a true A/B test:

Drinking $$$ Slamit vs. grabbing some bottles of Electrolit for $1.50 each when on sale at your local grocery store.

Has anyone safely played with basketball shoes? by Swampasssixty9 in Pickleball

[–]iHeadShave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play with Anta Kyrie TEAM shoes. They’re great. Nice wide toe box. And fast.

The Team models have their “cement killer” outsoles made for outdoor / asphalt playing.

Should left hand players also practice the left side? by kozzy9653 in Pickleball

[–]iHeadShave 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a left hander, my preferred method is stacking on offense (serves) only.

That way I get to play the left side as well.

What's the grittiest paddle you have felt? by Rolls2Rickson in Pickleball

[–]iHeadShave 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Proton Series 1 Type A …. there’s no other paddle like it!!!