“I spent a few hours hitting with this paddle over the long Thanksgiving weekend and absolutely love it. The grip is solid and the surface is clean. My hits were strong and really felt comfortable using the paddle over longer periods of time. Gripply, lightweight but powerful. Overall, highly recommended!”
“I love the entire Joola line up. I can choose my return style based on who I am playing and get a lot of spin control and power with this paddle. Joola has great quality in all their paddles and this is no exception. The handle grip is great no matter the weather or sweat. I like this paddle over my others”
“I love the paddle. The top spin is really good. I changed my strategy because of the top spin. control is good too. The only problem is the handle becomes disconnected from the playing surface (brokes) after 3 weeks of playing. I bought one then it broke so they send me a replacement and it broke after 3 weeks. I hit hard but I'm no pro. There is a problem with the design or manufacturing. I hope they fix it because it really preforms well when it's not broke.”
“I am loving the entire JOOLA series. This is my 4th paddle in my set. Things I love:1. the handle is long which allows me to grip it differently, softer near the net for fast volleys, and softer when I am aiming for a drop shot.2. The curve of the head allows me to be more finely attuned to the sweet spot. And it does feel easier to whip around than my Electrum.3. The friction on the surface seems to be the reason I am getting pretty extensive power on the ball, and sufficient spin with ease.the only problem is the same problem with my other JOOLA's. The handle is slippery and requires some wrap in the warmer months and when your hands are sweaty. It's also a bit expensive. But if you play regularly, the price doesn't matter.Really great product.”
“There is a definite quality difference between this and a cheap beginner's paddle. If you are just starting and have the extra money, start with this one. If you have been playing on a cheap paddle and are loving the game, definitely consider upgrading to this one.”
“There is a lot about this paddle I really like. The solid sweet spot was more significant than on my Selkirt Vanguard 2.0 and gave me a definite feel of drives and dinks even when the ball contact was off center. I am sure this better feel was due to the extra weight in the perimeter from the foam that was added plus the total weight was 8.5oz I could tell the less power I needed to swing with when attacking volleys.Unfortunately, the downside to this paddle was the top-heavy balance of the 8.5 oz which felt like it slowed down my reaction time at fast net volley battles. It also started giving me a little pain in my elbow and my arm (rotator cuff) from overheads that I never feel on my Selkirt Vanguard 2.0 I played for 4 straight hours in a competitive round-robin and although the top-heavy balance and heavy paddle made it a dream in drives and dinks it gave me a little arm fatigue and slowed me down on reaction times in net battles.So as much as I wanted to keep this paddle for singles play, I ended up sending it back after I had to come to grips with my best doubles play is much more toward the control side than the power side and the arm soreness was an indicator I needed to go a little lighter on the paddle weight.”
“I have been playing with the Diadem Warrior for about six months, but was excited to take this paddle for a spin. And spin it did! The carbon face definitely generated a lot of it -- which came in handy as the paddle also generates a lot of power so the surface seemed to help keep balls in play. Coming in from the baseline, I found the paddle fairly responsive and accurate when driving, but also forgiving when I didn't quite hit the sweet spot, a trait I also appreciated at the NVZ line when blocking hard returns from my opponents. Being a power paddle, I found that the feel wasn't quite as soft as I like for dinking and close play, but neither did it feel head-heavy or clunky. All in all, a very nice paddle that I look forward to playing with more.”
“The Solaire is a good paddle for someone who likes to get more power from their shots. When a beginner progresses into the 3.0 range, and feel that the strokes are not powerful as needed, the Solaire is a good next paddle. I switched from a Engage Mavrick to the Solaire to get more power as I do not have a strong power stroke. Since I am already fairly good at controlling my shots, the extra power helps.The power comes from the weight. At 8.4 oz this is a top heavy paddle that helps with generating momentum. With the longer handle, 5.5 inch, I can slide the paddle to the edge of my palm to get even more power with the distance.What I loose is feel and speed. I sometimes switch to my graphite pursuit MX, which is a similar shape but gives more control and feel when I need it.Why -Pickleball paddles have a lot of different variations. Which ones should you pick and why? You should consider these factors in this order:Weight - go with a medium weight paddle to start. Something no heavier than a 7.9 oz paddle. As you figure out your play style, a heavier paddle, 8.1 or more, will give you more power where as a lighter paddle will give you more control.The thickness of the paddle, either 14 or 16 mm, affects power. The thicker paddle gives you less power and more control.Handle length - if you like to hold the paddle differently during different strokes, try a longer handle paddle. Borrow one on the courts to try it out and see if that gives you more ways to play. If you always hold the paddle in the same spot, than a shorter or standard length handle will give you a better paddle shape:The specifications for Pickleball paddle is that the length and the width of the paddle together must be not more than 24 inches. So a shorter handle will let you have a wider paddle, which means more hit area and a better sweetspot.The thickness of the handle matters a bit, but remember you can always add over-wrap tape to make it thicker as needed.”
