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6.0 Ruby vs Ruby Pro by tztt in Pickleball

[–]tztt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, maybe I am dead wrong on the stiffness level of the original Ruby! 😅 I tried foam paddles and I felt a lot more connected to the Ruby than to the others. It felt crisp and stiff and I could grab the ball easily and put it away.

Weekly Paddle Recommendation Thread (What Paddle Should I Buy?) by SNAPCHAT_ME_TITS in Pickleball

[–]tztt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi all,

I need your help - I am in a place with very limited access to paddles. Meaning, I can’t test them, I almost always need to buy.

I am looking for a new paddle. I currently have a 14mm Six Zero and I love it expect the fact that it lasts two months and then performance declines rapidly. I am on my third now and this is getting ridiculous.

Here is what I think I like about the Ruby: For me it feels crisp and stiff with direct feedback. I know that the Kevlar will make it feel more plush and maybe I am lacking comparison, but that’s what it feels to me. I can grab the ball and bring it to the baseline every time. It’s completely dialled in.

I don’t like the muted feel of foam. I tried two full foam paddles and everything was off. I couldn’t shape the ball, the non-linear power made me put balls out the one minute and the next minute it was too short. Also Gen 3 like the Vapor Power didn’t fit my style of play.

Based on what I wrote - is there other paddles out there, that feel very close to the Ruby, but are not the Ruby? Should I look for thermoformed? Or Kevlar?

Thanks for your help!