nico the lefty.Honest Pickleball Reviews

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Nico · PicklePod co-host · DUPR Master Instructor

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Nico's Pick ·

The paddle most people should probably be using.

Spin 2,399 RPM (reviewer avg)Swing weight 111.6 (reviewer avg)Twist weight 6.7 (reviewer avg)

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The $99 paddle that outperforms the $333 ones.

15+ hrs tested · $98.99 w/ code ·

The paddle that made durable grit non-negotiable for me.

20+ hrs tested · $199.99 w/ code ·

I don't like 14mm paddles. This one's making me rethink that.

13+ hrs tested · $153 w/ code ·

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2,399 RPM (reviewer avg) spin · swing 111.6 (reviewer avg) · $187 w/ code

2,383 RPM (reviewer avg) spin · swing 115 · $199.99 w/ code

2,390 RPM (reviewer avg) spin · swing 115.6 (reviewer avg) · $98.99 w/ code

2,264 RPM (reviewer avg) spin · swing 112 · $153 w/ code

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