The Anatomy of a Paddle
A paddle's performance is a system of interconnected parts. Hover or tap the points below to understand how the face, core, and construction work together to define how a paddle plays and feels.
Face Material
The hitting surface, typically made of Carbon Fiber, Kevlar, or a composite. It provides stiffness and is responsible for generating spin, but its performance is dictated by the core beneath it.
Core Technology
The engine room. Most modern cores are Polypropylene Honeycomb or solid Foam. The core's material and thickness are the primary drivers of the power vs. control trade-off.
Construction & Edge
Modern paddles are thermoformed, fusing all parts with heat into a unibody design. This adds power and stability, often including foam-injected edges to enlarge the sweet spot.
Deep Dive: Face vs. Core
Explore the science behind the two most critical components of your paddle. Use the tabs to switch between face materials and core technologies to see how they directly impact performance.
Discover Your Paddle DNA
Answer three questions about your game to get a single, personalized, science-backed paddle recommendation.
1. How do you typically win points?
Aggressive Power
With powerful drives, serves, and finishing shots.
Strategic Finesse
With precise dinks, drops, and out-maneuvering opponents.
2. What's a common weakness you'd like to improve?
Lacking "Put-Away" Power
My drives and speed-ups don't have enough pace.
Popping Up Resets/Dinks
My soft game shots can be inconsistent and hard to control.
3. Do you have concerns about arm comfort or fatigue?
Not a major issue
My arm feels fine, even after long sessions.
Yes, comfort is key
I'm prone to tennis elbow or general arm soreness.
The Anatomy of a Paddle
A paddle's performance is a system of interconnected parts. Hover or tap the points below to understand how the face, core, and construction work together to define how a paddle plays and feels.
Face Material
The hitting surface, typically made of Carbon Fiber, Kevlar, or a composite. It provides stiffness and is responsible for generating spin, but its performance is dictated by the core beneath it.
Core Technology
The engine room. Most modern cores are Polypropylene Honeycomb or solid Foam. The core's material and thickness are the primary drivers of the power vs. control trade-off.
Construction & Edge
Modern paddles are thermoformed, fusing all parts with heat into a unibody design. This adds power and stability, often including foam-injected edges to enlarge the sweet spot.
Deep Dive: Face vs. Core
Explore the science behind the two most critical components of your paddle. Use the tabs to switch between face materials and core technologies to see how they directly impact performance.
Discover Your Paddle DNA
Answer three questions about your game to get a single, personalized, science-backed paddle recommendation.
1. How do you typically win points?
Aggressive Power
With powerful drives, serves, and finishing shots.
Strategic Finesse
With precise dinks, drops, and out-maneuvering opponents.
2. What's a common weakness you'd like to improve?
Lacking "Put-Away" Power
My drives and speed-ups don't have enough pace.
Popping Up Resets/Dinks
My soft game shots can be inconsistent and hard to control.
3. Do you have concerns about arm comfort or fatigue?
Not a major issue
My arm feels fine, even after long sessions.
Yes, comfort is key
I'm prone to tennis elbow or general arm soreness.