Posts by Steve Johns

As a seasoned pickleball equipment analyst, I’ve spent over 120 hours on the court, rigorously testing and comparing more than 25 different high-performance paddles in 2024 and 2025. This deep dive...

After testing over 20 distinct pickleball paddle models over 90 days on both indoor and outdoor courts, I’ve zeroed in on the technology and specifications that genuinely deliver explosive power...

As a dedicated pickleball equipment expert, I understand that the soft game is often the difference between winning and losing. After testing 20 different carbon fiber models over the last 90 days,...

As a seasoned pickleball equipment expert, I understand that spin is the defining factor in modern competitive play. After testing 18 different high-spin models over the past 90 days—including...

I have personally spent over 100 hours on the court, testing more than 25 different thermoformed and raw carbon fiber paddles to determine which models truly elevate the game of an intermediate 3.5...

As a certified pickleball equipment expert, I've spent the last six months rigorously testing over 30 of the newest carbon fiber paddles designed specifically for tournament-level play. My evaluation...