Minnesota Winners, R3 Nova, & Tennis Player Do's & Don'ts!

NEWS
PRO PRESS
PPA Winners of Minnesota!

With the upcoming tournament and the #1 Seed’s back in the scene, who knows….. Maybe some of these winners will come back to the main stage!

PADDLES
WHAT’S NEW

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RONBUS R3.NOVA 

I think we all know who Ronbus is! They are one of the high quality, yet budget friendly paddle options in today’s market. Yet, with thermoformed paddles, most people know they will all eventually delaminate or core crush, making them illegal.

BUT - With Ronbus’ Nova series, they did something different. They made slits in the edge of the paddle after it gets heat pressed (thermoformed). This makes it so there’s no air pockets in the paddle face and lets the core release pressure. Their goal with the Nova series was to eliminate core issues, and so far, they have done it! Granted, the Nova series is directly in the middle of Gen 1 carbon fiber sandwich paddles, and Gen 2 thermoformed paddles which tend to be much poppier. Some say this is a Gen 3 paddle!

Our RPM test came out to - 1799

This is actually surprisingly on the lower end compared to their other paddles. Now, the standard top tier spin reaches around 2,000+ rpms.

Their Swing Weight test came out to - 120

120 Swing Weight is actually the standard for elongated paddles. If you use the Perseus, Legacy Pro, or other elongated thermoformed paddles, this will feel similar in your hand speed.

“PATENT PENDING

Paddle Features and Technologies

• R3 Nova solves the “crushed core” issue with its Gen 3 air permeable edge grid technology, releasing internal pressure during 360 unibody thermoforming

• Edge grid density and layup are specially tuned to make the paddle even more powerful than Gen 2 under high swing speeds, while maintaining control for the soft game and having a uniquely crisp feel

• Increased sweet spot area via foamed edge and perimeter weighting

• Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber with longer lasting, finer textured finish provides maximum spin

• Extra-long handle ideal for two-handed backhand

Paddle Specifications

• Paddle Length: 16.5''

• Face Width: 7.5''

• Grip Length: 5.5''

• Grip Circumference: 4.125'' Octagon

• Weight: 8.1oz, +/- 0.2oz

• Swingweight: 120

• Paddle Surface: Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Textured

• Paddle Shape: Elongated standard

• Core Material: Polypropylene Honeycomb

• Core Thickness: 16mm

• Edge Guard: Yes

USAPA Approved for sanctioned tournament play
6 month warranty against manufacturing defects”

TIP OF THE WEEK
 Tennis Do’s & Don’ts for All Pickleball Players

Tip #1 - Don’t Hit Backspin Volleys - Do Hit Topspin Volleys

Putting backspin on your volleys will make the ball float, more often leading to a pop up, or into the net. Using top spin will keep your balls lower, and actually dip towards your opponent’s feet.

Tip #2 - Don’t Rip Your Return - Do Hit the Ball a Little Higher & Deeper

Ripping your return will yes, keep it deep, but the ball moves so fast that it gives you a small window of time to get to the kitchen. Likely putting you on defense. Giving yourself a nice arch, and slower speed to your return will give you more time to get to the kitchen, even if your return happens to be short.

Tip #3 - Don’t Step Forward Into Our Volleys - Do Keep Your Feet Behind The Kitchen

In tennis, you can serve the ball and run straight to the net, but not in pickleball! So you want to stay put, and compact with your volleys to stay away from the kitchen line with your feet. It will take time, but most people have a natural mental image of where the line is while they’re on the court.

Watch the rest of the great tips here! 

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RECOVERY
STRETCHES/EXERCISES

“Functional Mobility for Pickleball Athletes

Functional mobility is crucial for pickleball athletes, as it allows them to move efficiently and effectively on the court. Focusing on pickleball stretching exercises can help improve your functional mobility, ultimately enhancing your performance in this fast-paced sport.

Dynamic Stretching Exercises

Based on extensive research and user feedback, we suggest incorporating dynamic stretching exercises into your warm-up routine. These exercises 

• increase blood flow

• improve flexibility

• prepare your muscles for the game

• And more

Some highly recommended dynamic stretches for pickleball players include:

• Leg swings

• Arm circles

• Hip circles

• High knees

• Butt kicks

Static Stretching Exercises

After your game or practice session, focus on static stretching exercises to help your muscles recover and maintain flexibility. These stretches, held for 15-30 seconds, target specific muscle groups and can prevent injuries. A few key static stretches for pickleball players are:

• Hamstring stretch

• Quad stretch

• Calf stretch

• Shoulder stretch

• Triceps stretch”

Thanks to Pickleball Wiki for all this information and these routines! Read more here!