Posts by Steve Johns

For a brand whose high-end graphite I’ve wielded in major tournaments for the past five seasons, my initial grip test of the recruit onix pickleball paddle revealed something unexpected: the...

That initial headache of deciphering cores, weights, and grips when all you want is to hit a clean third shot drop is frustratingly real. Trust me, I skipped past all the marketing hype to bring you...

You've been eyeing that stunning Recess aesthetic, but you really need to know: does the power and feel justify the premium court style? Having thoroughly tested their grit and core response against...

Before you commit cash to a kit that might gather dust in the garage, let’s be brutally honest about your first purchase. I’ve put the necessary miles on the rbx elite pickleball set, and now I...

You’re past the beginner stage where any old paddle works, and now every shot needs maximum grip and controlled spin. I know you're aiming for that perfect touch, but figuring out which specific...

Let’s be honest: when every manufacturer promises “unrivaled spin,” it’s tough to trust who is genuinely selling a superior raw carbon fiber pickleball paddle. I wasted too much money testing...