T700 Carbon Fibre Pickleball Paddles: What Makes Them Different?
A T700 pickleball paddle uses a face made from Toray T700 carbon fibre, a high-strength aerospace-grade material with a tensile strength of about 4,900 MPa. It matters because that strength transla...
Pickleball Rules for Beginners in Australia: A Simple Guide
Pickleball in Australia follows the USA Pickleball Official Rules with minor local tournament variations. Games are played to 11 points (win by 2), only the serving team scores, serves must be unde...
What Is a Thermoformed Pickleball Paddle? Construction Explained
A thermoformed pickleball paddle is built using heat and pressure to fuse the face, core, and edges into a single unified structure, rather than gluing separate layers together. This construction m...
How to Clean and Care for Your Pickleball Paddle
Cleaning a pickleball paddle means wiping the face with a damp microfibre cloth after every session and deep cleaning with a rubber paddle eraser every one to two weeks. Regular cleaning removes ba...
Control vs Power Pickleball Paddles: How to Pick the Right Style
A control pickleball paddle is designed with a thicker core (typically 16mm or more) and balanced weight to absorb pace, enlarge the sweet spot, and give players more precision on every shot. A pow...
Pickleball Paddle Weight Guide: Grams, Ounces & Ideal Ranges
The short answer Most pickleball paddles weigh 7.0 to 8.5 oz (198 to 241 grams, or about 0.2 to 0.24 kg), and the sweet spot for most players is 7.5 to 8.0 oz (213 to 227g). Start midweight and a...