Best Paddle for Badminton Player Transitioning to Pickleball

A badminton and table tennis player seeks advice on finding a new racket for better control and speed in pickleball.

Summary

  • Transitioning from badminton to pickleball can be challenging due to differences in equipment and play style.
  • Players recommend paddles with hybrid shapes for better control and spin retention.
  • Wide body paddles are suggested for players looking to maintain power and reduce swing weight.
  • Spartus Apollo, Vatic Pro Prism Flash, and Six Zero Ruby are popular paddle recommendations for players with a badminton background.

Tech157

The CRBN 2x and Selkirk vanguard invikta control are good paddles, but consider paddles with hybrid shapes like Vatic Pro Prism Flash for top-tier control and spin retention.

donyjk

Spin loss is inevitable; consider wide thermos like a11n c8 for power restoration while maintaining a lower swing weight.

kodaiko_650

Players transitioning from badminton can benefit from widebody paddles like Spartus Apollo or Vatic Pro Prism Flash for a smoother transition to pickleball.

throwaway__rnd

Spartus Apollo is a popular choice for its performance and ease of use.

LongjumpingHunter640

Six Zero Ruby is recommended for table tennis players looking for excellent spin and power.