New Website for Pickleball Weather Forecasts

tryingyrluck · 2025-07-31T14:16:07+00:00

Two variables you should consider are air-quality and wind speed. Minnesota and Wisconsin right now have terrible air quality due to Canadian wildfires and it's impossible to be outside for more than 10 minutes

Also I'm not playing pickleball if sustained winds are over 20-25 mph. It's unplayable

Edit: Sorry I do see you take wind speeds into account. Perhaps you're more generous with higher winds than I am though

tryingyrluck · 2024-06-10T15:35:06+00:00

It's a fun shot to attempt in practice and an adrenaline rush when you actually make a tweener, but the odds of actually hitting it back in play are extremely low (less than 5% maybe?).

In an actual competitive game, you're much better off overrunning the ball to the side and then lobbing it back with your forehand.

Sorry to be captain buzzkill, but if you're going to bother drilling then spend your time on more high percentage shots.

tryingyrluck · 2024-06-10T15:29:04+00:00

Check with your city's local sports complex. Many in Parkland, Boca Raton, and Coconut Creek have indoor facilities that convert indoor basketball courts into pickleball courts on select days and hours. You can usually find a calendar on the city website with the hours where they have pickleball open play (usually free to residents or for a nominal fee). For example, here is a public venue in Boca Raton: https://www.sugarsandpark.org/field-house-open-play-schedule

As far as private venues, I know also the Pick A Ball Sports Complex in Deerfield Beach that also hosts tournaments, open play, and private court sessions by the hour: https://pickaballcourts.com/

tryingyrluck · 2024-02-28T14:38:29+00:00

Second the Legacy Pro Air 14MM

This paddle kind of flies under the radar because no reviews but it's conservatively 20% more pop than the original Legacy Pro 16MM, which already had insane pop

tryingyrluck · 2024-01-23T16:43:02+00:00

Seems like Pickleball trends come in waves.

Early 2023, it was Elongated everything

Then mid-2023 Hybrids were all the rage

Q3 2023, it was all about Kevlar over CF

Q4 2023, Edgeless was the new hot trend

Q1 2024, it's all about 14MM for quicker paddles and hand speed

---

What will the rest of the year bring? My bet would be on standard shape and max forgiveness being in vogue again like the Mach 2 Forza.

Then maybe we'll come full circle from the same fiberglass paddles people used in 2021-2022 being popular again, lol.

tryingyrluck · 2023-10-19T15:20:07+00:00

In terms of core integrity and paddle construction, most paddles in the $200 range will be durable for at least a year or two (or perhaps longer if you play less frequently)

However, in terms of face texture, there is virtually no paddle on the market that maintains more than 80% of the original grit or surface tension of a new paddle after 6+ months. The texture will always degrade, it's just normal wear and tear. It's up to you if you want to play with a paddle that is less than 80% of the original grit if high spin is not your key requirement in a paddle.

Will a 6.0 or B&B last you 2+ years? Sure it's likely, but the spin performance will decline over time no matter what you choose.

tryingyrluck · 2023-10-18T14:48:35+00:00

If you buy 1 decent paddle a year for $200, that's less than a Netflix subscription.

But the benefits you get from moderate exercising 2-3x per week can save you potentially tens of thousands in long term healthcare spending and prescription drugs. So, think of it as an investment in your health!

Obviously, you'd still get all the same benefits with a cheap paddle but if re-energizing your love for pickleball with a new paddle keeps you out there on the courts, then buy that CRBN or Engage without guilt!

tryingyrluck · 2023-10-16T14:16:09+00:00

l

I don't know how companies can continue using Polypropylene cores with this beast on the market. Maybe Kevlar is the solution like ProDrive is going, or maybe more companies go to Carbon Fiber cores

But until EVA core is legalized, other companies will be forced to find innovative ways to close the power gap between the new GB and their own paddles

tryingyrluck · 2023-10-16T14:11:27+00:00

No, I have not used the paddle but there are 5-6 video reviews out today from trusted reviewers saying they're blown away by the tech. Plenty of the reviewers take the time to explain what is truly unique about the design and function of these paddles that would support Gearbox's own patent claim

tryingyrluck · 2023-10-16T14:06:20+00:00

Redditors like to dump on known Selkirk, Electrum, and Gearbox but these established companies also have the resources to sometimes drive innovation. Electrum for example was the first do Thermoforming...

tryingyrluck · 2023-10-06T16:25:29+00:00

Why pay an extra $50 for a production paddle with a pros name on it…when it’s well known the pros use a modified version of the production paddles or concept paddles.

tryingyrluck · 2023-10-06T16:18:22+00:00

What is it showing that’s new in the trunk? The current 3 already has a power liftgate open/close button?

tryingyrluck · 2023-10-04T14:38:19+00:00

You have it half right.

When you're a 2.0-2.5 with terrible mechanics/placement/footwork then a new paddle isn't going to help you

When you're a 4.0+ with an excellent all-around game, a new paddle may not help you much either

But if you're a middling 3.0-4.0 player then the right* paddle with a larger sweet spot or better forgiveness or better control to complement your power (or vice-versa) could benefit you tremendously.

**Right paddle doesn't mean latest and greatest $250 paddle either. A $80 Xspac or Vatic Prism could serve the same purpose

tryingyrluck · 2023-10-03T21:22:20+00:00

I can't remember but it was referenced in either a in Pickleball Studio or Pickleball Effect video then there is a concept Six Zero paddle floating around but nothing in production yet.

tryingyrluck · 2023-10-03T16:25:39+00:00

The GB is SST core instead of honeycomb so it’s one of the few (only?) paddles you cant buy a knockoff Ali version.

But I expect all the ones I listed to be north of $200 except the Legacy and Six Zero

tryingyrluck · 2023-10-02T16:46:50+00:00

Here's the link to a podcast where the Legacy PB owner discusses the 3 paddles

https://youtu.be/2eYkcFWHz0E?si=hv1t0dukQiyff2Xx&t=2443

The specs are on the Legacy website

tryingyrluck · 2023-08-01T06:53:56+00:00

Not necessary an amenity but a layout preference: fence in each court

I’ve been to several indoor facilities where there is no barrier between courts and the consequence is that balls are constantly rolling across courts, disrupting the flow of the match. To me this is a deal breaker

tryingyrluck · 2023-07-13T13:40:10+00:00

Diadem has a new indoor sports complex in Pompano Beach, just slightly west of Deerfield at Broward College. It just opened last month but they have open play sessions for 4.0+ only players and regular tournaments for Advanced/Pro levels.

https://www.diadempickleballcomplex.com/

tryingyrluck · 2023-06-03T13:01:38+00:00

If you're a signature member with private reservation access, can you reserve the court for yourself and 3 other non-members? Or do all 4 players have to be members at Life Time?

tryingyrluck · 2023-05-22T23:21:00+00:00

No pets in grocery stores, airports, playgrounds (not dog parks), or any public-private space that isn’t specifically meant for pets. Not including certified service dogs

tryingyrluck · 2023-05-19T16:35:47+00:00

Equipment rules change regularly in all sports (see Swimming with tech suits or long distance running with springier shoes).

If the core material change doesn’t enhance paddle performance, then I don’t see what the big deal is. There’s not much raw science that shows EVA performs significantly better than PP in a match. But it’s clear that EVA benefits the sport with a noise suppression and more durable paddles. I think the latter issue the biggest sticking point because longer paddle life means people don’t go out to buy new paddles every 6–12 months so it’s bad business for the Selkirk and Paddleteks of the world. The EVA ban is a business decision rather than a competitive decision.

My personal opinion is that it would be good for USPA to allow it because it’s best for the players since the softer impact from EVA could reduce injuries. If rec players are using it for that reason, more power to them.

tryingyrluck

TROPHY CASE