Bread & Butter Pickleball Overview I’ll never forget the first time I saw a Bread & Butter paddle – the wild graphics and cheeky names immediately told me this company was different. Bread & Butter Pickleball was founded in 2022 by Doug Sapusek and is run with his two adult children as a passionate ...
By Mason Kelley (4.5 player, veterinary assistant, D3 tennis alum) The Honolulu Sword & Shield J2K had been buzzing in my local group for weeks before I finally got my hands on it. I’d just finished a morning shift at the vet clinic (yes, I still had dog hair on my scrubs), grabbed my gear, and headed to Fred ...
Quick Summary (TL;DR) Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5 – elite spin and solid power, with a learning curve on touch shots) Key Specs: Weight: ~8.0 oz average Thickness: 14 mm TruFoam Core Handle: 5.3″ length, 4.125″ grip Measured Spin: ~2300 RPM (high tier) Swingweight: 107 (lighter than ...
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