Every player is different, and to accommodate different playstyles, paddles come in different types. 

The biggest differentiation between paddles lies in how much power and control a paddle has. 

Below you can learn about each type to decide which will best suit you on your pickleball journey.

Control Pickleball Paddles

Control or "touch" paddles have a large, consistent sweet spot which helps players place the ball with more accuracy. 

Control paddles help to “slow the game down” by absorbing more energy and taking pace off of their opponents’ shots,

 but that limited power can make creating pressure through aggressive offense difficult.

Power Pickleball Paddles

Power paddles make it easy to hit with pace allowing those with shorter, more compact swings to generate additional speed. 

Players who already tend to hit the ball hard may enjoy the "extra boost" from power paddles.

 However, power paddles require precision and discipline to keep the ball inside the lines.

 Therefore, players who are just getting started on their pickleball journey might consider opting to start with a more forgiving paddle.

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