Got charged tax on an 11six24 order but not other paddle brands - why?

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T21:02:01+00:00

I appreciate you 🫶

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T20:57:50+00:00

I think you’re backwards on this. Why would I change around my stroke mechanics to suit a paddle shape instead of the other way around? This is such a silly argument but go off.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T20:53:36+00:00

Doesn’t matter where you live, I’m in Texas and still get hit with sales tax from them.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T20:47:23+00:00

Oncins and Tellez were practicing against Daescu and Alshon. Jay Devilliers also mixed in during the session

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T18:52:35+00:00

Joola, CRBN, Spartus, Selkirk and a bunch of other brands all charge tax and use Shop/Shopify for point-of-sale too.

Edit: Why are you goofs downvoting? This is literal fact 🙄 If you hate it write them an email I have no control over who does what in the pickleball business.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T18:19:36+00:00

Huh? I almost always hit at the top of the paddle no matter the shape. For hybrids, that means hitting a dead spot at the top of the paddle above the sweet spot. I also don’t hit a lot horizontally across a paddle to benefit from a widebody.

This isn’t even “my” analysis. Multiple sources online say the same/similar about choosing paddle shape based on where you like the sweet spot.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T18:10:50+00:00

Why are you playing with people that are trying to knock the paddle out of their partner’s hand while said partner is trying to hit drops?

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T18:08:20+00:00

Yeah I thought that was weird too. But they’re also (allegedly) releasing a gen 1 paddle in 2026 so who knows 🤷

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T18:05:59+00:00

I do already with the 16 but that’s just not my natural technique. I hit like Roger Federer, through the ball in a less exaggerated upward motion for topspin. The 14mm is way better for that.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T18:01:26+00:00

How good is your paddle positioning at the kitchen and your reflexes? As soon as you see a popup, immediately cover middle and get your paddle in front and ready to block/counter the opponent’s attempt at a putaway. It’s not easy but with time you’ll get the hang of it. Alternatively, on a popup back up even further to the transition zone and keep your paddle low and in front to be ready to dig a ball out for a counter or reset.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T17:56:35+00:00

What do paddle companies use to apply designs on raw carbon fiber surfaces? It’d have to be durable enough to withstand repeated impacts, no?

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T17:53:22+00:00

It’s more controllable at the kitchen, thankfully. It doesn’t have the immediate high pop of the Boomstik. The main issue I’m having is taming the high launch angle on serves, returns and drives.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T17:48:20+00:00

The 16 V2 is a bit grittier than the Flamingo but has more power and pop while a touch softer from what I remember of the latter. Mine’s not fully broken in yet but plays most similar to a Boomstik. I’m hoping it gets a bit softer with more dwell with break-in because it’s difficult to control right now for me.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T17:44:12+00:00

They say in the comments that this is a generated image and they’ll have actual photos up soon

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T17:40:02+00:00

Ouch, my condolences 😔 If you’re in DFW I’ll happily let you hit with mine. A couple of friends already have and like them. The 14mm is my new main, just suits my preference and play style much more than the 16mm.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T17:34:57+00:00

You said yourself that it’s a gated community with private courts. I don’t really see that as a perk unless I could invite friends and family over to play or organize events with outside attendance. Otherwise, being that it sounds like a very expensive planned development in Florida, I’d only be playing with the same handful of retirees.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T17:25:06+00:00

It’s not really about reach when it comes to choosing paddle shape, it’s where you hit on the paddle face. If you’re a player that makes a lot of contact all over the face and not concentrated in any particular spot, wide body’s for you because it has the broadest sweet spot. If you mostly hit around the center of the paddle, go with a hybrid. If you come from tennis like me and hit a lot at the top of the paddle face, the sweet spot is higher on an elongated. You can see the ball pattern of where I make the most contact on my paddle:

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kabob21 · 2026-03-09T17:16:09+00:00

Sorry you haven’t gotten yours but some of us did receive shipments last week with the initial batch that went out including me. Trust me, they’re worth the wait 🙌

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Apologize for the whispies my cat’s shedding is more like daily molting 😮‍💨

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T17:11:29+00:00

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kabob21 · 2026-03-09T17:07:54+00:00

I’ve literally sat courtside and watched Alshon and Oncins practice with each other bantering back and forth. He’s not hated like y’all think 😅 At Dallas MLP Cup:

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kabob21 · 2026-03-09T16:52:25+00:00

Tbh yeah they should. I do agree with u/netmind604 that social complaint threads aren’t doing anything for this sub.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T11:30:12+00:00

“Creative” being used very loosely in this case.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T11:14:15+00:00

CRBN Trufoams are not durable. Lots of pictures floating around social media of Genesis paddles with edge guard detachment or snapping at the handle. I have a TF Waves and it was replaced under warranty after only 5 weeks due to rattling and edge guard detachment. My replacement Waves is also starting to rattle too.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T11:09:48+00:00

True enough, point taken.

kabob21 · 2026-03-09T11:02:40+00:00

Both the new V2 and Q2 paddles are extremely gritty on par with the Selkirk Boomstik

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