Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 23:01     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

If you are local in DC area, Arlington YMCA has Demo Days (where you can try out different paddles). The Bethesda Y may also have these events.

Call and find out.

If you are in Fairfax County, Pickleballerz is a local club with paddles to test out.

I’m sure there are also places in MD.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 22:51     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

Anonymous wrote:To the OP, my friend recommend Vatic Pro as a good intermediate paddle. Best paddle quality for the price.

Once he has more experience and wants to upgrade, Joola and Selkirk are two of the higher end brands.


Thank you!!
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 22:09     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

The top player in the world is Ben Johns. He’s a recent graduate from Maryland. Has a million dollar contract playing PPA tour and Major League Pickleball. Plus, he makes a ton in endorsements. He’s 24.

The top tier of pros are all young.

Two of top young female pros are also from DC area. Both early 20s.

Jack Sock, Sam Querry, Donald Young, Eugenia Bouchard…. All pro tennis players transitioning to pro pickleball.

Local tournaments for amateurs regularly draw 300-500 players. The best amateurs play weekly in cash money tourneys. Many of these guys are 5.0-5.5 tennis players who have converted to pickleball.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 21:38     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I thought there was like a minimum age of 45 to play this pickleball shit


You thought wrong.


No, I am pretty sure I am right about this. It’s game played by old farts who lack the endurance to run on an actual tennis court.

Unless you mean the minimum age is actually 55?


Pickleball is big on college campuses. UVA had over 300 kids try out for the club team
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 21:20     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

To the OP, my friend recommend Vatic Pro as a good intermediate paddle. Best paddle quality for the price.

Once he has more experience and wants to upgrade, Joola and Selkirk are two of the higher end brands.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 21:13     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

No, you are wrong (and ignorant).
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 21:11     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I thought there was like a minimum age of 45 to play this pickleball shit


You thought wrong.


No, I am pretty sure I am right about this. It’s game played by old farts who lack the endurance to run on an actual tennis court.

Unless you mean the minimum age is actually 55?
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 21:02     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

i bet he would want to pick one out himself.

there are places you can "buy" paddles and try them out, choose the one you like and then return the rest.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 20:34     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

Anonymous wrote:I thought there was like a minimum age of 45 to play this pickleball shit


You thought wrong.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 20:33     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

I thought there was like a minimum age of 45 to play this pickleball shit
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 20:23     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

Any court shoes will be fine. I order mine from Tennis Warehouse. Don’t use running shoes.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 20:22     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

It’s called a paddle, not a racquet.

What is your budget?

My best friend is a Senior Pro/certified coach; I’ll ask him for recommendations.

Does your son know his rating?
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 20:18     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

Anonymous wrote:Thank you. Also which shoes? They play inside and outside I think?


Go to a tennis shop like tennis topia and ask for a recommendation.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 13:06     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

The kind that muffles sound.
Anonymous
Post 12/17/2023 12:26     Subject: What’s a good Pickleball racquet for college boy who is pretty good?

Thank you. Also which shoes? They play inside and outside I think?