Are you experiencing a loss of spin with your paddle after just 3 months of use? Let’s dive into the discussion on Reddit.
Summary
- Grit wear-off in paddles can be influenced by the intensity and frequency of play, not just time
- Kevlar paddles might not offer a significantly longer lifespan compared to others
- Cleaning your paddle regularly could help maintain its performance
- Having a rotation of paddles is a strategy some players employ to tackle wear issues
Effherewegoagain
Effherewegoagain pointed out that grit wearing off is more about the number of contacts than time. With frequent play, the wear can be noticeable within a short period.
thismercifulfate
thismercifulfate highlighted that Kevlar paddles, despite their texture, may not provide a longevity advantage over other materials.
Skwuish
Skwuish suggested that regular cleaning of the paddle could help maintain its performance over time.
radiochz
radiochz shared his strategy of having a rotation of paddles to manage wear and tear issues effectively.
This is why I won’t spend more than $60 on a carbon fiber or Kevlar thermoformed paddle. Plus, I can’t tell the difference between a $48 Juciao Spin 1.0 and a $250 model so take that into account. Pretty sure that if the grit is added to the surface in the same way and the same texture, there would be no difference in how long it lasted between a Kevlar and a T700 layer, I think the last layer that provides the actual grit is called the Peel Ply? and it is added on top of the T700/Kevlar fabric or sheet.