Concerns over paddle core health are common among players, especially when dead spots start showing up. Optimist9187 reached out to the community seeking advice on determining if a paddle has issues like dead spots or core damage with his Six Zero DD. Let’s delve into the discussion:
Summary
- Core crush test can help assess paddle health.
- Subjectivity plays a role in detecting dead spots.
- Paddles are consumables with a limited lifespan.
Zalathorm’s Insight
Zalathorm suggests conducting a core crush test, pressing on the faces to detect sponginess and a rice crispies sound. Determining dead spots remains subjective, making it challenging to gauge definitively. Recommendations for a new paddle arise if the current one is older than six months or beyond warranty.
DinRyu’s Advice
DinRyu highlights the consumable nature of paddles, implying that reaching the end of a paddle’s life cycle is not unusual. Storing paddles in extreme temperatures can expedite wear and tear, shortening their viable lifespan.