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Choosing a spin-focused paddle that meets your needs will often come down to what feels most comfortable for you and your game. However, there are some general rules you can follow to help find the best spin-paddle for you.
Could you be missing out because the pickleball paddle you're using may not be designed for spin? The answer is yes. There are specific pickleball paddles that will increase the spin rate on the pickleball!
You gotta spin it to win it! Pickleball has long been known as a sport that at its core, wants to remain a game of patience and finesse with the classic bang-bang rally near the kitchen line. To keep the game from evolving to a sole focus on spin or power, USA Pickleball has limited the amount of deflection (power) and grit (spin) a paddle can have. And if we’re being honest, that’s one of the coolest things about pickleball. It’s not tennis, it’s not ping pong, it’s not racquetball - pickleball is its own unique game that’s pretty darn perfect just the way it is.
That said, there are definitely paddles that feel great spinning the ball. Our paddle play-testers have put together a list of pickleball paddles that excel in the spin category.