Since debuting in 2022, JOOLA pickleball has been dedicated to innovating, educating, and making the game accessible to everyone. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, JOOLA offers a paddle perfectly suited to your unique playing style.

Choosing the right pickleball paddle can feel overwhelming, with factors like shape, performance, surface material, core thickness, and play style to consider. To simplify the process, we've created a helpful guide to make selecting your perfect paddle easier than ever.

JOOLA Paddle Guide

Play Style
What type of player are you? Do you like to sit back and absorb the attack, waiting for the right time to place a well timed dink or perhaps you thrive when you drive the ball at the opponent or may be you excel at the net during lighting quick hand battles.

Here's a few paddles to match your unique play stye:

Balanced (All-Court play, Beginner-Friendly): Hyperion Collection

Offensive (Aggressive players who prioritize power in their shots): Magnus or Perseus.

Defensive (Patient, control-oriented players who focus on defense, resets, and blocks): Scorpeus.

Shape
Plain and simple, shape matters. JOOLA has a variety of unique paddle shapes to match the style of play you're looking for. Paddle's with a larger paddle face for a wider sweet spot, or paddle's with a shorter handle and longer paddle face and even a technology called "Aero-Curve" that shifts the sweet spot slightly lower on the paddle face. Read all about shapes below:

Perseus		Scorpeus		Hyperion		Magnus
Similar to  Hyperion with a flatter head.		Square/Standard Shape w/ larger sweet spot for optimal hitting feel and performance.		Traditional Shape w/ Aerocurve design that creates less drag and increases swing speed.		A longer hitting surface combined with a shorter handle for added power and reach.
Sweet Spot Features a responsive sweet spot, though not particularly enlarged.		Sweet Spot Offers a larger/wider sweet spot, enhancing forgiveness on off-center hits.		Sweet Spot Center of mass lower, resulting in sweet spot slightly lower on the paddle face.		Sweet Spot The longer face contributes to an extended sweet spot, enhancing forgiveness and playability.

Performance
Now that you've thought about the type of player you are and explored the variety of shapes we have to offer, you may be wondering "How do these paddle's perform?" 

Perseus: Delivers exceptional power and pop, making it effective for drives and speed-ups.

Scorpeus: Emphasizes precision and control, with a solid feel conducive to touch shots and defensive maneuvers.

Hyperion: Offers a blend of power and precision, with a design that enhances maneuverability and swing speed.

Magnus: Provides a forgiving feel with an enhanced sweet spot, making it adaptable.

Surface Material
The surface material of a pickleball paddle significantly impacts its performance, feel, and play style. Different surfaces help generate more spin, or give you better feedback or power. A good understanding of the surface material will help take the guessing out of your game and replace it with full confidence.

Carbon Friction Surface (CFS): Textured carbon with enhanced durability for lasting spin and consistent performance.

Fiberglass Surface: High performance fiberglass face provides maximum power.

Carbon Abrasion Surface (CAS): Hybrid of carbon fiber and fiberglass with a gritty texture for spin.

Fiberglass Abrasion Surface (FAS): A multi-step, abrasion sand-blasted process, creating a unique fiberglass textured surface for increased spin.

Charged Carbon Surface: An additive bonding treatment strengthens the paddle's surface, providing a crisper feel and greater energy return, resulting in impressive feedback and a poppier response. 

Core Thickness
Last, but certainly not least, you'll need to consider core thickness when picking your paddle. Core thickness impacts factors such as power, control, spin, and overall feel. 

16mm: Offers control, precision, and stability, catering to a more balanced style of play.

14mm: Ideal for players who prioritize power and faster gameplay.

Time To Choose: 
Surely you have a lot to consider when making your paddle choice, but JOOLA is here to help. If you need even more insight check out our Paddle Comparison Chart or Pickleball Guides and How To's, each linked in the related content section below.

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