Customizing the Paddle

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Megan Fudge & Ryler DeHeart

Learn How to Customize Your Paddle for Better Performance. Add Lead Tape to Adjust Weight and Balance, Enhance Your Sweet Spot, and Stabilize Your Paddle. Discover How to Apply and Customize Your Grip for Optimal Comfort and Control.

Key Points

  • Ryler leads his paddles all the way to 8.5 ounces
  • Megan adds lead tape to the side of the paddle to widen the sweet spot and stabilize the paddle, and to the throat to increase the overall weight
  • Too much lead tape on the head of the racket can slow your hands down when volleying
  • Try some lead tape on the grip with an overgrip on top to increase the overall weight, without slowing down your hand speed
  • When applying your grip, pull it tight so it doesn’t unravel
  • Overlap the grip to provide more cushioning and support
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