Anonymous wrote: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.
Selkirk Epic Amped. If he wants to play regularly, he should have a paddle that is in the $120-150 range. You can get more expensive ones, but I think you'd be wasting your money if you buy one of the cheap $59 jobs.