Pickleball Training Paddle - 16mm

Appears well made and well balanced. Enjoy using it in practice sessions to help focus on hitting the sweet spot. Even play in some games with it to add some challenge. Grip is nice and long for working on two handed shots.

Very impressive training paddle for a great price.

This is a great paddle to practice and drill with for pickle ball. It is light, the handle is long, and the face is small. The small face helps me to make sure I am practicing hitting on the sweet spot. The different faces help me to practice different hits. The long handle helps me the control the paddle. This is great for anyone working hard to get better.

This thing is great for training and pricing and making sure you're more optimized in hitting and using the sweet spot in your paddle and improving accuracy.

As you can see the paddle laying over the top of my actual full size paddle centers the sweet spot right over the same, so length from my grip/handle to the sweet spot is equivalent and isn't going to throw off my positioning when I go to my full size paddle during games. It has a nice tacky grip and has ridges.

This paddle also comes with two different textures on either side. One side has smoother side with a very subtle textured labeled "speed zone", and the other side has a much more rough carbon woven texture that is the "Spin Zone". You can very easily tell when you touch it with your hand but hopefully you can see it in the pictures.

All in all I really like this paddle and would recommend. It'll be great to learnto improve and avoid mishits along the edges of the paddle in my games. The one thing to note is the weight is slightly different, and obviously can't match every paddle out there. So if you want the same feel of your paddle you might want to add lead tape or whatever to mimic your game paddles. My training paddle came in at 218 grams and my full size game paddle is 231g.

I am always looking for things that will help me get better at pickleball. This seemed like a decent option. I was surpriosed at the weight of it. It is nearly as heavy as a normal paddle but a lot smaller. The handle is very long so I assume you need to hold it a bit low to simulate the sweet spot of a real paddle. I like the challenge it offers in trying to hit it well and I really think that playing some actual games with it might be a fun thing. The surface is similar to my raw carbon surface and it actually feels ok to hit with. I don't know if it will make me a better player in the long run but only time will tell.

If you haven't tried a training paddle, then you would be surprised how it improves your focus. I dinked with this paddle and instantly fell in love with it. I let my wife try it and she used for the whole day of drills from dinking, ground strokes, serving. She loved is so much that she said I should get one for myself. Too bad a paddle cover was not provided.

So excited to test this training paddle out. The paddle size mimics the size of the sweet spot on a standard paddle. One side is for spin, the other is for speed. Has a good weight to it and the paddle handle is long enough for 2 hands. As for performance, I used it today on a dink board and I was amazed at how well it mimics a large paddle. Incredibly easy to use and you really start to pay attention to your accuracy. I'm impressed with the quality and will have to check out Warping Point standard paddles.

I've seen a few of these advertised various places where pickleball enthusiasts frequent, and I was curious enough to order one for review. I did my warm-up with it and I found that it helped my concentration during the game. The pickleball club I go to has a ball machine and I look forward to trying it with this. I don't think I'd want it in a heated game, but you could use it.

These types of training paddles are becoming popular on my local courts so I thought I'd give this a try. I like the grip and the fact that it feels like a regular paddle when I swing it. It is also great practice. I was surprised to find that when I use this paddle I am much better about positioning myself so that I can hit my dinks out in front of me (like I should). Of course it also makes me strike the ball more carefully in general so it should help me hit the sweet spot more consistently with my regular paddle.

I don't particularly like the two different textures on each side, but I guess it is good that people can practice with whichever surface they prefer. I often absent-mindedly spin my paddle between points so I need to be careful about that with this paddle so I consistently hit with the same surface. The design on the paddle is also raised a bit, which I'd hate on a game paddle but doesn't really matter for practice/practice games.

This is a great product for improving hand-eye coordination and hitting the sweet spot. It is essentially just the center of a typical pickleball paddle. Mine weighed 7.4 oz. The different grit levels on each side allow you to practice more spin on the gritty side. It's got a long handle and the grip is fairly comfortable. I've seen people playing games with this and seems to help get more consistent shots.

Would recommend for anyone wanting to improve their pickleball skills.

This is a specialized training aid designed to improve your skills and hitting the ball in the center or sweet spot of your regular paddle. It is built with the same quality construction as a good Pickleball paddle in terms of weight, length, and grip circumference. The face of the paddle is smaller and represents the center or sweet spot. One side of the face is conditioned for speed and the other is for spin control. The handle is longer and may assist in working on your double handed backhand.

In using this paddle for drills, it forces you to watch the ball hit the paddle and focus on hitting the ball squarely. It requires your full attention, but after 10 minutes of volleys and dinks, you can feel yourself getting better at it. I think it��s a good tool to have in your training exercises to improve your focus on following the ball all the way to hitting the paddle face and centering your hits. I was impressed that the quality of the build was in line with typical mid-level pickleball paddles. This might also be something you can do when you��re playing with a beginner so that you can focus on improving your skills while helping them learn the game.

Btw, the whole speed vs. spin zone side of things - nice touch, but first you must get better at more 'centered' contact. But on this note, one side is grittier (spin) than the other. So they did set it up right.

You can see in my pics how this overlays on my gearbox paddle. This shows how this paddle is designed to work. Get good at decent contact with this, you're going to be hitting closer if not in the center of your existing paddle. This will get you more designed results when playing.

Far to many players knock themselves for a bad shot when everything was right with their motion, swing path, etc.. They just mishit it, thus losing ball velocity, thus ball not going over the net.

A tool like this will help get you better. Similar to how they make a rim that goes inside a rim for basketball practice.

One nice touch I hoped they put into this is the right weight. Far to many training aids don't bring in realism, thus you're only getting partially trained. This paddle weighed in at 7.9 ounces. Which is right in alignment with the weight of most paddles.

Has a solid grip that is similar to some paddle grip designed. Ribbed, which is not always the case, but does work. But grip shape is solid.

Carbon fiber face, like most paddles made these days too. Again, trying to practice realism but with the emphasis on center contact.

Price point is great for this training aid. And if you're serious about your pickleball, this is one of those tools that 'can' make you better. And with this product, all the right emphasis was put in place to make sure this paddle simulates a normal paddle.

Using this indoors with a foam ball, great for practicing dinks..hoping that it helps increase hand speed as well. The handle is a regular paddle length so you can use your regular grip

Want to make your hand-eye coordination and sense of your paddle's sweet spot better and better, then this is the tool for you.
These micro paddles have been around for a while and have been a little bit expensive and now here's one that's at a reasonable cost, carbon fiber build, and elongated handle. It's a really good drill to use on court, but what I really like is using this paddle against the wall. Doing wall drills and stepping closer and closer makes your reaction time better and your sense of paddle contact better. I will sometimes warm up with this paddle, then move to my preferred tool. If you're looking to improve this is a good tool to have in your bag.

This trainer paddle has been a game-changer for my training sessions. The build quality is outstanding, with a solid grip that makes it comfortable to use. It excels in helping me refine my shots, offering great feedback and control. Whether working on serves, volleys, or baseline shots, this paddle is versatile and perfect for solo drills. Its balanced weight ensures ease of handling, making it an essential addition for anyone serious about enhancing their pickleball game. Really help my hand-eye coordination with consistently hitting the "sweet spot" on my paddles.

I've been looking at these for a while and finally this became available to me so I decided to give it a go.

I've used similar training equipment in other sports, smaller balls, and other things to help you build consistency. This does exactly that. I'm not impressed with the 'two sides' Power zone and spin zone. It should just be consistent; pick one and use it on both sides.

Using this against a wall is perfect for helping you build consistent 'in the middle of the sweet spot hits'.

I'd also prefer a shorter 'standard' handle but it is what it is. For about $30 this is a useful tool to add in the bag or for drill sessions.

This is a great training tool. If you can't stand it when the ball flies right over or under your paddle, you need this. Play a game or 2 with this and then switch to your normal paddle. It will seem like a breeze!
I like that one side is speed and one is spin. It really encourages you to practice those hits.
10/10

I recently got the Pickleball Training Paddle with Dual Different Friction Surface Technology for my kids, and it has been perfect for them. They use it to train for tennis by practicing catching the ball on the net. The paddle is small and lightweight, making it easy for them to handle. The dual friction surface is incredibly useful, providing excellent grip and control. Overall, it’s a fantastic training tool that my kids love using.

I am preparing for a Pickelball tournament and so I ordered this item in order to improve my contact point and drill with. The paddle was made with high quality materials like T700 carbon fiber for the paddle surface. The paddle weight was very similar to a typical pickleball paddle. I particularly liked the longer handle which made practicing my two-handed backhand dinks and counters very easy. I was very pleased with the product and would recommend it to others.

None of the caveats are enough to knock off a star, but it's currently $30 which is on the higher end of similar off-brand paddles. The overwrap is made with a ridge for right hand people and lefties may prefer to replace the overwrap. And I'm not sure why the "speed" side is less gritty - I'm unclear how that actually aids speed.

All in all it seems good. Good weight, good sweet spot location design, and way cheaper than the Franklin equivalent.

I have a couple of sweet spot practice paddles, and this is the most unique one I have so far. While most paddles have the same surface on both sides, this one has a grittier side to work on spin and a less grittier side to work on harder flat shots. I'm not sure if the second side is really necessary, since you generally want to impart spin on most of your shots; however, the variation in surface is good for practice anyhow.

I usually prefer 14mm paddles, but given that this is a sweet spot trainer, it works and feels fine for me. It weighs in at just 7.81oz which makes it a decent all around paddle for practice.

This training paddle is weighted similarly to most of my paddles. It weights about 8.1 ounces. There are two sides of different friction levels to allow me try different techniques. The paddle forces me to keep an eye on the ball and is great to use when playing with beginner players at the local park.

This is a good practice paddle. Has a longer handle with a good grip on it. If you’re looking to improve your game and get more consistent with hitting the center of the paddle, these type of paddles help a lot. If you notice yourself hitting the edge of your larger paddle, then practice with this and get consistent with it and you’ll find yourself hitting the sweet spot more regularly. This is a great tool to have if you‘re trying to improve your Pickleball game

My daughter showed an interest in pickleball, and I thought this paddle could help her practice. I didn't realize that the paddle's face is smaller than a regular paddle and not for beginners. She can't use it yet, but we will keep it until her aiming improves.

The paddle arrived well-packaged in a black box. Upon opening it, there was no funky smell. It appears well-made all around. It's lightweight and comfortable to hold. The paddle has different textures on each side.

Overall, it is of good quality.

The crafting, the packaging, the weight, the speed, the spin.. the price! This high quality.
Will buy my next paddle from this company.

We love using these little paddles for drilling and even when playing friends where it makes games more competitive. Can definitely say they have helped me significantly especially on returns watching ball all the way into paddle. They are very helpful into eye hand coordination and force you to focus where you should be. The paddle has good response and they are quiet. You'll be surprise how fun they are and how helpful. They are fairly easy to get use to fast as well...

This training paddle is so fun to use. It really makes me focus on my swings and contact because it's smaller than a normal paddle head. For me, it was easy to use the first time. I do tend to use the spin side more because I can control the ball better. I love the long handle and grip size. Being a tennis player turned pickleball player, I honestly wish my everyday selkirk paddle had a longer handle. I have to say this training paddle does indeed work for training...especially focus on contacting just right. I've played entire games with it and it challenged me from the first point to game point. I'd highly recommend getting this trainer to add to your pickleball "collection."