Switching from power paddles to “control” paddles in 2026.
I’m sure this has been talked about an insane amount of times but maybe could be discussed with paddles that are more current. Curious if anyone has tried giving up the “power” game for paddles that are “control” oriented and found that it has improved their game enough to stick with it and not go back.
Maybe could give examples of paddles that have been released in the last 3-6 months? Does it actually make a noticeable difference? Is power overrated? Do control paddles these days actually give you a bigger sweet spot? Did it give you the confidence to win those tight matches in tournaments?
Posted Jun 29, 2026, 11:34 PM UTC
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